New York – October 15, 2026 -- Visitors can now buy tickets to see the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball up close, from $155, and a $295 premium tier lets them remove a 2026 Waterford crystal from the Ball and take it home.
Two ticket tiers open the doors at One Times Square
The standard Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Experience includes a behind-the-scenes tour and close access to the Constellation Ball. It is the ninth iteration of the Ball in its century-plus history. Guests can also take a photo with the Ball before the countdown.
The ticket also covers Times Travel, a new multi-sensory journey through the history of Times Square and the Ball. It includes entry to the One Times Square Skywalk Viewing Deck, which offers 360-degree views over Times Square. Tickets start at $155.
Premium guests pull a crystal straight from the Ball
The Premium Ball Experience adds the chance to personally remove a 2026 Waterford crystal from the Ball. Three crystals celebrate America's 250th anniversary:
- Infinite Life (4-inch)
- Infinite Liberty (3-inch)
- Infinite Happiness (1.5-inch)
Each comes in a commemorative box. Premium prices start at $295.
The Constellation Ball is the largest yet
Unveiled in November 2025, the Constellation Ball is the ninth version of the Ball since its 1907 debut. It carries 5,280 Waterford crystals, nearly double the number on the previous Ball. It measures 12.5 feet in diameter and weighs 12,350 pounds.
Delfin Ortiz, General Manager of One Times Square, said the Experiences let people feel the celebration up close and take home a piece of the tradition.
One Times Square keeps adding year-round attractions
The Ball Experiences join the One Times Square Candy Experience, a multi-level attraction themed around New York City. The building also hosts intimate weddings, proposals, vow renewals and other events. At its base, I❤️NY Gifts sells officially licensed New York City souvenirs and exclusive One Times Square-branded products.