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It’s nearly time for the 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree-lighting ceremony. Hosted by Kelly Clarkson for the second year in a row, the two-hour spectacular features a star-studded lineup of performers: Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Jennifer Hudson, the Radio City Rockettes and more.
Here’s everything to know ahead of tonight, plus how to livestream the event, including for free.
At a Glance: How to Watch Christmas in Rockefeller Center Online
How to Watch Christmas in Rockefeller Center Online Without Cable
Since Christmas in Rockefeller Center airs on NBC, it’s also streamable on web-based streaming cable services that offer the network, including DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling. The event will be simulcast on Peacock as well.
Select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, allowing you to livestream the event for free; keep reading to learn more about each option.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Watch the event for free on NBC with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $82.99 per month. Available with or without ads, the live TV streamer also carries ABC, CBS, Fox and 90 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels.
DirecTV Stream
Five-day free trial; packages from $101.98 per month ($86.98 for first two months)
Watch the event for free on NBC with a five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream, which starts at $86.98 per month for the first two months for the Entertainment + Sports Pack and then renews at $101.98 per month. The cable streamer offers more than 90 channels, including ABC, CNN, CBS, Disney Channel, E!, MSNBC, Nickelodeon and HGTV.
Other plans offer over 125-160 channels, and are currently running discounts for the first three months. Learn more about package options and ways to save here.
Peacock
Packages from $7.99 per month
Peacock is NBCUniversal’s official streaming service and will be simulcasting Christmas in Rockefeller Center.
Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-free Peacock Premium package for $7.99 monthly (or $79.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-supported plan is $13.99 monthly (or $139.99 yearly).
Related: The Best Peacock Streaming Deals
Fubo
Seven-day free trial; packages from $79.99 per month ($59.99 for first month)
Fubo carries NBC and offers a seven-day free trial, allowing new subscribers to watch the Christmas in Rockefeller Center for free.
The cable streamer carries over 200 other news, entertainment and sports channels, and subscriptions start at $79.99 per month for the Pro package, which is currently on sale for $59.99 for the first month. You can record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more (including Monday, Thursday and Sunday night football) and watch later on your smartphone, tablet or TV.
Other plans include the Elite package (301 channels for $99.99 monthly and currently on sale for $79.99 for the first month) and the Premier tier that comes with 322 channels, NFL RedZone, Showtime and 4K quality for $109.99 monthly and currently on sale for $89.99 for the first month.
Sling
Packages from $20 for the first month
Offering 46 total channels including NBC, the Sling Blue plan is $22.50 per month for the first month ($45 per month afterward) — prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market.
Who Is Performing at Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting 2024?
Christmas in Rockefeller Center performers include Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, the Radio City Rockettes and Thalia.
Source: Hollywoodreporter
