- ABC will broadcast the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 holiday special Wednesday, Dec. 17 (8:00–10:01 p.m. EST).
- Performances were captured at Madison Square Garden (NYC) and the Intuit Dome (Los Angeles).
- Hosts Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran lead a star-studded lineup including Ed Sheeran, The Kid LAROI, Zara Larsson and more.
- The special includes backstage access, celebrity cameos, and streams on Hulu the day after the broadcast.
H2: What to know — air date, time and streaming
ABC and iHeartMedia will air the two-hour iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 holiday special on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 8:00 to 10:01 p.m. EST. The exclusive television broadcast collects performances filmed during this year’s nationwide Jingle Ball tour at Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Fans who miss the live ABC airing can stream the special on Hulu the next day.
H2: Hosts and headline performers
Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran anchor the broadcast, guiding viewers through live sets and backstage moments. The lineup features a mix of pop, hip-hop and international acts, including Ed Sheeran, The Kid LAROI, Zara Larsson, Nelly, Conan Gray, Laufey, MONSTA X, Reneé Rapp, Sean Paul and others. Emerging artists and fan favorites like Jessie Murph, Audrey Hobert and Alex Warren also appear.
H3: A mix of concerts and behind-the-scenes access
Beyond full performances, the primetime special promises behind-the-scenes access and on-site highlights. Viewers can expect quick backstage interviews, rehearsal glimpses and surprise interactions between artists and celebrity guests. The broadcast aims to recreate the live Jingle Ball energy for TV audiences while offering moments you won’t see at the arena.
H3: Celebrity cameos and special appearances
ABC says the show will include special appearances from a wide range of personalities. Confirmed cameos include Robert De Niro, Chelsea Handler, Tiffany Haddish, Eli Manning and Kat Dennings, among others. The mix of actors, athletes and entertainers adds variety to the music-focused program.
H2: Who produced the special
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball special is produced by iHeartMedia (John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Bart Peters) in partnership with OBB Pictures, which returns as a production partner for the second year. Executive producers from OBB include Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, Simone Spira and Glenn Stickley. Sam Wrench, a GRAMMY®-nominated director, returns to direct the broadcast.
H4: About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: IHRT) is a leading audio media company in the U.S., known for its broadcast radio reach, live events, podcasts and digital audio footprint. The company produces the nationwide Jingle Ball tour each year, delivering multi-city concerts that culminate in televised highlights like this ABC special.
H5: How to watch
Tune into ABC on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. ET for the live broadcast. The special will be available to stream on Hulu the following day for viewers who want to rewatch performances or catch anything they missed.
This holiday special brings Jingle Ball’s concert energy to living rooms across the country, pairing big-name performances with exclusive backstage moments and celebrity surprises.
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