New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's Times Square 2026

Get ready to Ring in the New Year at Dave & Buster's Times Square! Located on the world-famous 42nd Street, where you can check out the New Year's Eve Ball right outside the door*!

Join us for a night of fun and celebration at the best family-friendly party at Dave & Buster's New York City - Times Square. Get ready to enjoy games, food, drinks, and a lively atmosphere as we count down to the start of a new year. Don't miss out on the excitement of welcoming 2026 with us at our 6-hour celebration! Grab your friends and family and come celebrate with us at one of the most iconic locations in New York City. Let's make this New Year's Eve one to remember!

**Event is 6 hours long and will be from 7:00pm-1:00am

• Guaranteed Seating for event duration
• Chef Crafted Appetizer and Dinner Buffet
• Bottomless Soda, Coffee, Tea
• 6 Hour Premium Open Bar for Guests 21 and Older
• Assorted Desserts
• $15 Power Card
• Champagne (21+) or Sparkling cider toast at midnight
• Live DJ playing top hits- great for all ages
• Live stream of the Ball Drop and a DJ countdown to midnight
• Party Hats/ Favors
• Ticket price includes gratuity
• Tax and Eventbrite fees additional

**Please ensure all tickets in your party are for the same ticket type (either general admission or VIP).

• Chef Crafted Appetizer Buffet
• Bottomless Soda, Coffee, Tea
• 6 Hour Premium Open Bar for Guests 21 and Older
• Assorted Desserts
• $15 Power Card
• Champagne (21+) or Sparkling cider toast at midnight
• Live DJ playing top hits- great for all ages
• Live stream of the Ball Drop and a DJ countdown to midnight
• Party Hats/ Favors
• Ticket price includes gratuity
• Tax and Eventbrite fees additional

*Please be aware general admission tickets DO NOT come with seating. if you would like guaranteed seating, a VIP ticket will be required.

**Please ensure all tickets in your party are for the same ticket type (either general admission or VIP).

• Ultimate Cheese Flatbread
• Mini All Beef Pretzel Dogs with Ketchup
• Boneless Wings with Ranch
• Smashed Burger Sliders
• French Fries
• Assorted Dessert Bars
• Unlimited Soft Drinks

***As a reminder, seating is ONLY provided for VIP admission tickets

• Assorted Rolls with Whipped Butter
• House Salad with Ranch, Lemon Vinaigrette and Balsamic Dressings
• Citrus Rice
• Roasted Fajita Cauliflower with Peppers and Onions
• Char-Grilled Fajita Steak with Bell Peppers and Onions
• Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast
• Grilled Salmon with Heirloom Tomatoes and Basil
• Assorted Dessert Bars
• Unlimited Soft Drinks

*Menus subject to change and items may be substituted at venue discretion.

**At Dave & Buster’s, the health and safety of our guests is always a top priority. If you have an allergy concern, please inform the service staff

TIME:

Moving through Times Square on New Year’s Eve can be a slow process. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to travel from your hotel or starting point to your party destination. There are police checkpoints throughout Times Square and the wait times may vary. The “doors open” time is located on your actual ticket. We strongly recommend arriving at least 1-hour before the scheduled opening time. NOTE: Trying to enter Times Square after 9:00 PM is difficult and strongly discouraged.

ENTRY POINT:

Please note that your entry point to gain access to the restaurant will be 40th Street & 8th Avenue (North Side of Street). Please follow all NYPD and security instructions at entry point.

BARRICADES:

The NYPD set up security checkpoints, called Barricades, throughout Times Square. The NYPD will ask you to present your physical ticket, which are also your entry tickets to the event. Locate your entry point based on the event you are attending. Your entry into Times Square cannot be guaranteed if you do not follow these designated ENTRY POINT instructions. Your ticket(s) must be on you at all times in order to gain entry into Times Square and your event.

LEAVING THE VENUE:

Please be aware that if you leave the venue for any reason, Dave & Buster's cannot guarantee re-entry. Going outside to smoke is not guaranteed and will be determined the night of the event. A live view of the Ball Drop is NOT guaranteed, and admission and movement restrictions may occur during the Ball Drop (11:30 PM—12:15 AM).

*Please note re-entry to D&B is not guaranteed if you leave to watch the ball drop. Please follow all directions of NYPD. A live view of the ball drop from 42nd Street is not guaranteed, and will be at the discretion of NYPD and security on the evening of event. Ball drop will also be shown on all screens inside venue!

REFUND POLICY:

All sales are final. No Refunds will be issued under any circumstance unless the event is canceled.

DRESS CODE:

New Year's Eve Festive - Casual Evening / Semi-Formal Attire

FINE PRINT:

Tickets are sold on an on-demand / dynamic basis, meaning the price increases as ticket availability goes down. NYE ticket prices often go up significantly (100% +) the closer it gets to New Year's Eve.

If you have any questions, please call the store directly at or email [email protected]

Info: 7:30PM-10:30PM- Food Served- Appetizer Banquet (All Guests) & Chef-Crafted Dinner Banquet (VIP Tickets Only for Dinner)

Info: 10:45 PM-11:45 PM Dessert Served (All Guests)

Info: Midnight- Ball Drop!

Info: 1:00AM- Event Ends

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