Times Square Ball Drop Live 2025 Dates. The famous times square timeball tradition dates back to 1907, and it has since become the definitive way to welcome the new year. The times square ball, which sits atop the number one times square building, has dropped to mark new york’s start to the new year.
Held on december 31, the ball drop. 31 and the new year’s eve ball will be raised to the top of the pole at one times square.