You can watch the tree lighting live on NBC and Peacock from 8-10 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3 as part of NBC's annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center special, which will be hosted by Reba McEntire. She will be joined by NBC's 'Today' show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Craig Melvin.

Here’s what you need to know about what time the tree lighting begins, who’s performing and how to watch the holiday tradition in person or on TV.

If you're looking to watch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, NBCUniversal is your exclusive home. The broadcast will stream live on NBC television and Peacock nationally starting at 8 p.m., and a Spanish-language broadcast will be available at 9 p.m. on Telemundo.

The “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” tree lighting ceremony is set to air Wednesday, December 3 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony is happening on Wednesday. Thousands of New Yorkers and tourists will gather in Midtown Manhattan to see the 75-foot tree illuminated to kick off the Christmas season.

Hosted by Reba McEntire, here's what to know about streaming the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and live performances

The special event airs live from New York City at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 3 on NBC and Peacock. See who is hosting and performing.

NBC’s holiday lineup for 2025 includes the Rockefeller Center tree lighting, returning stop-motion favorites and several new celebrity-led specials.