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Macy’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display is set to be its largest — and most star-studded — yet, marking 250 years of America’s founding and 50 years of a favorite Messi fan tradition. Featuring performances from Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey and Blake Shelton, the TV special airs on July 4 at 8pm PT/ET on NBC, meaning it can be streamed live on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
The two-hour celebration will be simulcast on Peacock, whatever your streaming device no Offer a free trial.
At a glance: How to watch the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks at Macy’s
- when: Saturday, July 4, 8-10pm PT/ET
- TV channel: nbc
- Stream online: DirecTV, Sling, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock
Where to watch Messi 2026 fireworks: broadcast date and time
The two-hour event will air on NBC on Saturday, July 4 at 8pm PT/ET. The Spanish broadcast will be simulcast on Telemundo. Macy’s fireworks display comes on the heels of NBC’s six-hour show America 250 Special (7 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT/ET), featuring coverage of the Sail4th 250, hosted by network announcers: Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Carson Daly, Willie Geist, and Jenna Bush Hager, among others.
How to stream Macy’s 4th of July 2026 fireworks online for free
Since the two-hour special airs on NBC, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial), Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. The fireworks show will be streamed live on Peacock, but so does the streaming device no Offer a free trial. More about each option below.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
NBC is included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the special service at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
One-day free trial; Packages start at $55.99 per month ($45.99 for the first month)
After a long carriage dispute, NBC is once again available to stream via subscription to Fubo, which is offering a free one-day trial to new subscribers.
After the trial period, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 per month after that.
peacock
As previously reported, NBC’s fireworks show will also be broadcast on Peacock. Although the streamer itself no longer offers a free trial, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s premium packages — Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier — can get two months of Movies Extra Pack + Peacock for free ($19.98 value). Plus, thanks to DirecTV’s five-day free trial, new members can stream the special at no cost.
To sign up, select your preferred Signature package, then add “Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium” where you’re asked to choose your add-ons, and two free months will be automatically applied.
sling
Half off the first month for select plans
NBC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue Plan, starting at $60.99 per month.
However, please note that availability of local channels depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
Hostess of Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show
Terry Crews is set to host a special Macy’s Fireworks Party with performances from Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shabuzi and Blake Shelton.
