One Wonderful Night Special for Free Online

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Ozians, rejoice. NBC’s Wicked: One Wonderful Night event, which first aired in November, is rerunning on the network tonight ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations. The made-for-TV special was watched by millions around the globe, but if you missed it the first time — and don’t have cable — there are still ways to catch the show without a traditional subscription and at no cost.

Until now, Wicked: One Wonderful Night was only available to rewatch on NBC’s streaming platform, Peacock. However, in just a few hours, it will also be available to view on services like DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. After the special, viewers can tune into A Toast to 2025, NBC’s Dec. 31 extravaganza, airing from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ET, and hosted by Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb.

At a Glance: How to Watch NBC’s Wicked: One Wonderful Night Special Online

“NBC will pull back the Emerald curtain for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event — Wicked: One Wonderful Night — a thrillifying celebration of the upcoming cinematic release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good, the epic finale to the global cultural phenomenon, in theaters nationwide on November 21,” NBC’s original release stated.

Featuring Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), Ariana Grande (Glinda), Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard), and Ethan Slater (Boq), the special will include live musical performances, fun facts about filming, and behind-the-scenes moments.

How to Watch Wicked: One Wonderful Night Online

If you don’t have a traditional cable subscription or you’re looking for budget-friendly streaming options, here’s how you can join the event and feel like you’re floating down from a bubble right into the middle of the action.

DirecTV is our top pick for watching NBC live. Plans start at $39.99/month after a five-day free trial, giving you plenty of time to catch the two-hour special.

Fubo is another great choice with a five-day free trial. After the trial, plans start at $84.99/month, with $30 off your first month.

While Sling doesn’t currently offer a free trial, its Blue Plan includes NBC for $45.99/month. Right now, you can even get 50% off your first month to watch Wicked: One Wonderful Night at a great price.

If you don’t already have Hulu + Live TV, new subscribers can sign up for a three-day free trial. Once that ends, every plan includes NBC for $82.99/month.

 For fans of NBC favorites like The Office and St. Denis Medical, Peacock is an affordable option at just $7.99/month. You can stream the Wicked special alongside a wide selection of NBC hits.

NBC’s Wicked: One Wonderful Night Date, Time

Wicked: One Wonderful Night reruns on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The special has a runtime of two hours.

How to Stream Wicked: One Wonderful Night for Free

Viewers can watch the special event for free with a trial to DirecTV. Sign up below to tune in.