# How to stream DWTS season 35

> The new ballroom season starts with a two-night premiere, live TV options, Disney+ simulcast, and a new after show.
- Title: How to stream DWTS season 35 · The Hollywood Reporter
- Summary: The new ballroom season starts with a two-night premiere, live TV options, Disney+ simulcast, and a new after show. DWTS season 35 premieres Sept. 15 on ABC…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/watch-dancing-with-the-stars-streaming-season-35-free-2026-1236702555
- Author: Erin Lassner
- Published: 2026-09-15T21:24:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tv, streaming, dwts, abc
## Back to the ballroom
Dancing With the Stars season 35 begins with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on ABC.

> It’s finally time to return to the ballroom
## ABC has the live show
Viewers can watch ABC through DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, or Hulu + Live TV. DirecTV and Fubo each offer a five-day free trial.
## Disney+ gets it too
Episodes will also stream live on Disney+. The service has no free trial, but it is included with DirecTV Signature packages.

> Episodes will also be simulcast on Disney+
## DirecTV is the trial path
The free Disney+ angle runs through DirecTV, since its Signature packages include Disney+ and come with the five-day trial.

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## After show follows
After part two of the premiere on Sept. 16, Robert Irwin will host DWTS After Party at 10 p.m. PT/ET on ABC and Disney+.
## Double elimination talk
The after show will recap the premiere action and cover the double elimination, giving fans a same-night breakdown after the competition.

> recap all the action and discuss the double elimination
## Key takeaway

DWTS season 35 premieres Sept. 15 on ABC and Disney+, with free-trial access mainly through live TV bundles.