How to Watch the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025: Date, Channel, and Performers

The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball: A 30-Year Tradition

This month marks the 30th anniversary of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, an event that first took place on December 15, 1995. Over the past three decades, it has become a beloved holiday tradition for music lovers across the United States. Originally held in Southern California, the Jingle Ball has brought together some of the biggest names in pop, rock, hip hop, and R&B for festive concerts.

Since 2012, the event has expanded beyond its original location, traveling to multiple cities and even going on tour. This year, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball is set to be another highlight of the holiday season. For those looking to get ready for this year’s event, there are several key details to know about how to watch, who will host, where it will take place, and which performers will appear.

How to Watch the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025

For fans who are not attending one of the live events, there are two main ways to watch the special:

1. Live Broadcast on ABC:
   The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 special will air live on Wednesday, December 17, at 5:00 p.m. PST/8:00 p.m. EST. It will run for approximately two hours. However, viewers should be aware that due to a last-minute speech by President Trump, the broadcast may be briefly interrupted before resuming.

2. Hulu Streaming:
   Hulu holds the exclusive streaming rights for the event. The special will be available on Hulu starting on Thursday, December 18. Subscribers to Hulu’s Live TV service will also be able to stream the special live on Wednesday night. Additionally, the 2024 special is still available to stream on Hulu.

Who's Hosting the Jingle Ball?

The show will be co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest, a well-known TV and radio personality, and Elvis Duran. Their dynamic presence is expected to keep the energy high throughout the two-hour special.

Where Is the Jingle Ball Being Held?

The Jingle Ball tour has already made several stops across the country earlier this month:

• Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX – December 2, 2025
• Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA – December 5, 2025
• Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL – December 8, 2025
• Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI – December 9, 2025
• Madison Square Garden, New York, NY – December 12, 2025
• TD Garden, Boston, MA – December 14, 2025
• Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA – December 15, 2025
• Capital One Arena, Washington, DC – December 16, 2025

According to iHeartRadio, most of the footage from the special will come from the New York and Inglewood concerts. Two more stops on the tour will not be included in the special:

• State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA – December 18, 2025
• Kaseya Center, Miami, FL – December 20, 2025

Who's Performing on the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 Special?

The lineup for the 2025 special includes a mix of established stars and rising talents:

• 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
• Zara Larsson

Will There Be Any Celebrity Guests?

In addition to the musical performances, the special will feature appearances from several celebrities, including:

• Robert De Niro
• Chelsea Handler
• Tiffany Haddish
• Eli Manning
• Oz Pearlman
• The cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
• The Nader Sisters
• Kat Dennings
• Dylan Efron
• Daniella Karagach
• Leah Kateb
• Freya Skye
• Taylor Momsen
• Melanie C
• Darren Criss