Rose Parade & Rose Bowl 2026: Tune-In Info, Celebrity Grand Marshal & Hosts Announced!
The Tournament of Roses is happening soon!
The 2026 Rose Parade presented by Honda will air live from from Pasadena, Calif. on New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1, 2026) at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.
The two-hour broadcast will be hosted by ESPN SportsCenter anchors Kevin Negandhi and Hannah Storm, along with longtime reporter John Naber.
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ABC’s parade booth will be located at the “TV Corner,” at the intersection of South Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevards.
The show will feature floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units.
This year’s parade will be led by grand marshal Magic Johnson.
ABC notes that his “legacy of excellence, leadership and community impact will be celebrated by the Tournament of Roses organizers and throughout the broadcast. ABC will work to integrate Johnson into the production, highlighting his role in ushering in the new year for millions of viewers.”
The 2026 Rose Bowl Game will then air at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN, featuring a College Football Playoff between the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers and No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide.