How to watch the ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ tree lighting special tonight

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No NBC on Fubo? No worries. There are plenty of ways to tune into tonight's tree lighting.

It's time for the annual Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting! The Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree lighting special will air tonight, Dec. 3 from 8-10 PM ET — though coverage of the tree lighting will start an hour prior, at 7 PM ET. The Voice and Happy's Place star Reba McEntire will host and perform at the Rockefeller Tree lighting, which will also feature performances from Halle Bailey, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, the Radio City Rockettes and more. Here’s how to tune into the 2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting.

When is the 2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting?

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be lit on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.

2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting time:

Coverage of the 2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting will start at 7 p.m. ET. The official Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree lighting special will air from 8-10 p.m ET.

2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting channel:

The Christmas in Rockefeller Center special will air on NBC and stream on Peacock.

How to watch the 2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting without cable:

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For $10.99/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream NBC content on demand, plus select live sports and events. For $17 per month, you can also upgrade to an ad-free Premium Plus subscription, which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.

Apple TV also recently launched a bundle with Peacock. You can bundle Apple TV and ad-supported Peacock together for $15/month, or go ad-free for $20.

Who is hosting the 2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting?

Reba McEntire will host NBC's annual holiday special, and perform throughout the evening.

2025 Rockefeller Tree Lighting performers:

Alongside Reba McEntire, the tree lighting ceremony special will feature performances from Marc Anthony, Halle Bailey, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, New Edition, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Gwen Stefani and the Radio City Rockettes, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year.

Ways to watch the Rockefeller Tree lighting for free:

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