• iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 airs Wednesday, Dec. 17 (8:00–10:01 p.m. EST) on ABC; available next day on Hulu.
• The two-hour special features performances from Madison Square Garden (NYC) and the Intuit Dome (LA).
• Hosts Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran lead the show with backstage access and special celebrity appearances.
H2: What to expect from the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 TV special
ABC and iHeartMedia will bring the holidays to primetime with the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 special, airing Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 8:00 to 10:01 p.m. EST. The broadcast collects highlights from the tour’s marquee stops — Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles — and stitches together live performances, behind-the-scenes moments and surprise guest spots for a two-hour celebration.
H3: Hosts, lineup and standout performers
The special is hosted by radio personalities Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran. Viewers can expect select performances from some of the year’s most talked-about artists, including Alex Warren, Audrey Hobert, Conan Gray, Ed Sheeran, Feid, Jessie Murph, The Kid LAROI, Laufey, Leon Thomas, MONSTA X, Myles Smith, Nelly, Olivia Dean, Ravyn Lenae, Reneé Rapp, Sean Paul and Zara Larsson.
H3: Celebrity cameos and backstage access
Beyond the music, the ABC special offers backstage access and a string of celebrity cameos. Confirmed appearances include Robert De Niro, Chelsea Handler, Tiffany Haddish, Eli Manning, Oz Pearlman and members of the casts from various shows and projects. Fans will also see appearances from actors and performers such as Kat Dennings, Dylan Efron, Daniella Karagach, Taylor Momsen, Melanie C and Darren Criss.
H2: Production details
iHeartMedia produces the broadcast with its executive team — John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters — alongside OBB Pictures (a division of OBB Media). The special returns with GRAMMY®-nominated director Sam Wrench and an executive production team led by Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, Simone Spira and Glenn Stickley. Arlen Konopaki and Lana Womack serve as co-executive producers.
H3: Where and how to watch
Tune in to ABC on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 8:00 p.m. EST for the live broadcast; the special runs until 10:01 p.m. EST. For viewers who miss the primetime airing, the event will be available the next day on Hulu. The broadcast is intended to capture both the energy of large arena performances and the intimacy of behind-the-scenes interactions.
H2: Why it matters
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour has become a year-end touchstone for pop and mainstream music, and the television special packages the tour’s top moments for a broader audience. This year’s edition blends established stars like Ed Sheeran and Nelly with emerging names such as Jessie Murph and Myles Smith, reflecting current music trends and offering a cross-generational holiday showcase.
H4: Quick reminder
Watch iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 on ABC on Dec. 17, 8:00–10:01 p.m. EST. Available next day on Hulu.
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