The latest New Year’s Eve Ball will make its Times Square debut this year — the largest one to date, featuring nearly double the amount of reflective crystals as its predecessor, officials announced Monday.

The newest Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball will make its debut this year as the largest ball to date. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Dubbed The Constellation Ball, the iconic sphere holds 5,280 Waterford crystals and is the “largest” yet, according to ball-drop organizer One Times Square.

Spanning a massive 12.5 feet in diameter and weighing over 12,300 pounds, the symbolic spectacle will be the ninth to drop from the historic One Times Square building since the annual tradition began in 1907.

Dubbed The Constellation Ball, the iconic sphere adorned with 5,280 Waterford crystals is the “largest” yet, according to event organizer One Times Square. Matt Roberts/Shutterstock

“We have the most digitally-evolved lighting and sound sequence,” said Michael Phillips, president of Jamestown, the building’s manager, during a first-look unveiling on Monday.

“The ball really, like the building, was built by New Yorkers with design, ingenuity, and with parts and pieces from around the world.”

This year’s version will feature round crystals – instead of the previously used triangular-shaped ones – each displaying a unique pattern and cut in three different sizes.

The three iterations are slated to reflect the theme “Infinite Joy, Infinite Light, Infinite Beginnings,” according to crystal supplier Waterford.

This year’s ball will feature round crystals – rather than triangular-shaped – each displaying a unique pattern and cut in three different sizes. REUTERS

“Each cut and curve captures the balance between reflection and renewal,” Waterford said in a statement, “embodying the spirit of possibility as the world gathers to welcome a new year.”

The old ball was used annually from 2008 to 2025 — before it was retired in January.

The news comes as One Times Square, which has hosted the ball drop for over a century, underwent a $550 million revamp – complete with a wedding chapel, candy emporium, interactive museum, observation deck and “Premium Ball Experience,” allowing visitors to touch the New Year’s Eve Ball year-round.

“Each cut and curve captures the balance between reflection and renewal,” Waterford said in a statement. REUTERS

Starting at around $45, ball enthusiasts can score access to guided tours and the 19th floor viewing deck. Guests can also take home a crystal from the old 2025 ball, which will be replaced with a 2026 one — for nearly $300 a pop, The New York Times reported.

Once the crystal transfer is complete, the light behind the 2026 crystal will flicker with their custom Morse code New Year’s resolution message — a nod to the building’s original use as the New York Times newsroom, which received Morse code messages from around the world.

“The Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball represents hope, unity and new beginnings,” Tom Harris, president of the Times Square Alliance, said at the Monday unveiling. 

“For well over a century, this iconic symbol has brought people together from all over the world to celebrate the turning of the calendar filled with enthusiasm for the year ahead.”