"SBS Gayo Daejeon" 2025: Date, Time, Lineup And How To Watch Worldwide!
- Disha Paul
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Christmas feels extra special for K-pop fans this year because SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 is set to deliver a massive holiday music festival filled with dream stages, iconic collabs, and performances from the industry’s biggest artists.
Whether you’re in Korea or watching from the other side of the world, here’s your complete guide to tuning in live!
When and Where Is SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 Happening?
Date: December 25, 2025
Venue: Inspire Arena, Incheon, South Korea
Estimated Broadcast Time: Around 4:50 PM KST
The festival will include both the red-carpet event and the main music show, making Christmas night feel like a K-pop celebration worldwide.
How To Watch SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 in South Korea
If you’re in Korea, tuning in is simple:
Watch live on SBS TV
The show will air nationwide on Christmas Day
Just switch on SBS at the scheduled time and enjoy the full event from start to finish.
How to Prepare If You Are a Global Fan
Here’s a simple checklist for international viewers:
Subscribe to SBSKPOP X INKIGAYO on YouTube and check if ‘SBSKPOP Live’ membership is available in your country.
KOCOWA+ is another platform where the show is expected to be available for international viewers. If it’s supported in your country, you can watch the broadcast with a subscription.
Keep an eye on SBSNOW’s official YouTube channel for highlights and full stage uploads after the show ends.
Verify the time in your local time zone so you don’t miss the live broadcast
Here’s a quick guide so you don’t miss the live show:
KST: 4:50 PM
IST: 1:20 PM
CET: 9:50 AM
GMT: 8:50 AM
ET: 3:50 AM
PT: 12:50 AM
SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 Lineup
This year’s lineup is stacked with powerhouse performers, including:
U-Know Yunho
Taeyong (NCT)
TXT
TREASURE
&TEAM
ZEROBASEONE
TWS
NCT WISH
Plus several rookie teams and special performance crews who’ll bring fresh energy to the stage.
Special Collaboration Stages to Look Forward To
Some of the special stages announced for the 2025 show include:
Maknae Christmas stage: Eunchae (LE SSERAFIM), Kyujin (NMIXX), and Leeseo (IVE)
Collaborative unit performance: Huening Kai (TXT), Zhang Hao (ZEROBASEONE), Sohee (RIIZE), and Shinyu (TWS)
Unique group collabs announced earlier: Yeonjun (TXT) with Yoonchae (KATSEYE), and BOYNEXTDOOR’s Woonhak with ILLIT’s Wonhee
These kinds of cross-group stages are a signature highlight of Gayo Daejeon and often trend worldwide after the broadcast.
Ticketing and Live Attendance (Optional)
Fans who want to attend in person often buy tickets through:
Interpark Global and travel agencies like Trazy, Klook, and Creatrip
Tickets for winter shows are highly competitive and often sell out quickly
Some packages include hotel and shuttle benefits for international visitors
Keep checking official ticketing platforms as spots rarely remain long.
Final Tips for Global Fans
Check local time conversion so you can tune in live.
Subscribe to the official SBSKPOP X INKIGAYO channel ahead of time.
Follow official SBS social media accounts for the latest updates and backstage content.
Final Thoughts
SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest Christmas music festivals of the year, with legendary idols, global stars, and rookies all sharing the same stage.
Whether you’re watching from your couch with hot chocolate or staying up late across the world, it’s the perfect way to end the year with K-pop.
Which performance are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments!