Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are about to return as we prepare for a new season of Dancing with the Stars!
September is a terrific time in the wild world of streaming. The NFL regular season is about to begin; a slew of network favorites are right around the corner; the second season of Paramount+’s MobLand is back on September 18; and DWTS is about to return with all new episodes!
If you’re dying to meet the 16 contestants vying for the coveted Mirrorball trophy — including Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, Julia Stiles, Taylor Hanson, and Tatyana Ali — Decider recently published a helpful cast guide.
When does Dancing with the Stars start? How can you watch DWTS live? Here’s everything you need to know.
Is Dancing with the Stars on Tonight (September 8)?
Nope. ABC is airing a new episode of Jeopardy! Masters at 8:00 p.m. ET, followed by back-to-back reruns of RJ Decker.
When Does Dancing with the Stars Start?
Next week! Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars premieres Tuesday, September 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, followed by another new episode on Wednesday, September 16.
New installments of DWTS will also be available for next-day streaming on Hulu.
Where To Watch DWTS 2026:
If you have a valid cable login, you can stream DWTS live on ABC or the ABC website.
You can also watch ABC live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, fuboTV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
How To Watch DWTS Live on Disney+:
Disney+ offers a number of subscription options, so you can find the one that works for you. With ads, a subscription costs $11.99/month; without ads, it’s $18.99/month or $189.99/year.
There are also Disney+ bundles with Hulu, HBO Max, and ESPN+, so you can subscribe to up to three services at once and save over 40% every month. The bundles are available in a few different configurations, starting at $11.99/month for Disney+ and Hulu with ads, and going up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max ad-free.
The new season of Dancing with the Stars premieres Tuesday, September 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.