The smash hit Dancing with the Stars returns to its home on ABC, after attempting to live-stream only on Disney+ last season. It will now air both on network TV on ABC, as well as simultaneously on Disney+. In addition, it will be available on-demand on Hulu the day after airing. Hulu on-demand starts at just $7.99 per month after a 30-day free trial.
If you want to watch new episodes of Dancing with the Stars live on ABC, you can stream ABC with DIRECTV STREAM with this 5-day free trial. YouTube TV (free trial) and FuboTV are also ways you can watch ABC.
Dancing with the Stars will also be available to watch via Disney+ over-the-top streaming service as it was last season.
Here is how you can watch Dancing with the Stars each week live!
- When Do New Episodes Air: New episodes of Dancing with the Stars air weekly on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- Where to Watch Dancing with the Stars: Dancing with the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ (Sign Up Here for $7.99 a month).
How To Watch Dancing with the Stars on ABC
Watch Dancing with the Stars For Free
Recent episodes of Dancing with the Stars are available on the ABC app. However, new episodes of Dancing with the Stars aren’t available until eight days after they air on ABC. Remember, you only have to wait one day for new episodes on basic Hulu. Suppose you don’t mind waiting, this is a great way to watch Dancing with the Stars for free. The shows look to keep at least the last five episodes are available. You can download the app to your mobile or streaming device or watch it on ABC’s website.
Watch New Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Live
New episodes of Dancing with the Stars air Tuesdays at 8:00 on ABC. If you don’t want to wait a day to watch new episodes on Hulu On-Demand, the following options are in our guide to watching ABC without cable and will let you watch new episodes when they air on ABC.
Watch Dancing with the Stars on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM offers live ABC streaming in many markets. ABC is available through its “Entertainment” package for $79.99 a month, along with a ton of cable TV and other broadcast networks. DIRECTV STREAM offers ABC in over half the markets in the US.
All DIRECTV STREAM plans include:
- the ability to watch on 20 devices at the same time
- a cloud-based DVR
- channels like ESPN, AMC, HGTV, Discovery, and more
- supported on Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon FireTV, and more
You can try DIRECTV STREAM by signing up for this 5-day free trial. There is no contract and you can cancel at any time.
How Much: $79.99 per month through the “Entertainment” package. For more information, check out our review of DIRECTV STREAM.
Watch Dancing with the Stars on fuboTV
FuboTV recently added ABC in the following major markets:
- Chicago, IL
- Fresno-Visalia, CA
- Houston, TX
- Los Angeles, CA
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Raleigh-Durham, NC (Fayetteville)
- San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
You can check out FuboTV here. Fubo TV supports the following streaming devices:
- Android smartphones
- Android tablets
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV (4th Generation only)
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Roku
- Chromecast
For more information on FuboTV features, please see our Fubo TV review.
How Much: FuboTV costs $74.99.
Watch Dancing with the Stars As it Airs on Hulu
If you don’t want to wait a day for Dancing with the Stars to air on Hulu’s Streaming Library, Hulu offers a live TV service that carries ABC in nearly all US TV markets along with cable TV and broadcast networks. Therefore, you can watch Dancing with the Stars every week as it ai s on ABC. To see if live ABC is available in your area, you can use this tool: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zip code.
According to the data we have, live ABC is available everywhere in the US through Hulu except in these markets:
- Alpena, MI
- Glendive, MT
- Helena, MT
- Zanesville, OH
- Victoria, TX
- Casper-Riverton, WY
In these markets, Hulu only offers ABC n-demand. However, be sure to check Hulu’s Website for the latest channels in your area on this page: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zip code.
Hulu + Live TV is supported on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, Android, and more. You can read more about Hulu in our review of Hulu. There isn’t a month-to-month contract, so you can sign up to test the service without fear of a long-term commitment. You can sign up for Hulu Live TV using this link.
Watch Dancing with the Stars on YouTube TV
YouTube TV is another great option to watch Dancing with the Stars live. YouTube TV offers live ABC with its streaming service in nearly ALL markets in the US. The only market where YouTube TV doesn’t offer ABC is the Rochester-Mason City-Austin market, which covers parts of Minnesota and Iowa. (YouTube TV does offer ABC in Roc ester, NY, and Austin, TX.)
YouTube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. The YouTube TV app has also returned to Roku devices after settling a dispute between the two companies. Be sure to check out our review of YouTube TV for more information. You can sign up for their free trial.
How Much: $72.99 per month.
Watch on Disney+
Dancing with the Stars will also stream simultaneously on the Disney+ streaming service. The subscription costs $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year. A subscription allows for unlimited downloads of content to up to 10 devices for viewing offline and the ability to stream on four different devices simultaneously.
Disney+ is available on mobile devices (iOS and Androids); desktop computers; PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gaming consoles; Roku; Apple TV; smart TVs such as LG, Samsung, and Android TVs; and Chromebook, Chromecast, Apple AirPlay, and Amazon FireTV. Check out our review of Disney+ for more information.
Watch Dancing with the Stars On Demand
Dancing with the Stars Is On Hulu
Dancing with the Stars is available on Hulu’s Streaming Library, starting at just $7.99 per month after a 30-day free trial. Every episode of Dancing with the Stars is available on Hulu, and new episodes are available every Wednesday, one day after they air on ABC. The $7.99 plan is ad-supported. However, you can watch commercial-free by subscribing to Hulu’s ad-free plan for $17.99 per month. Hulu has a massive catalog of TV shows on-demand, and you will also have access to Hulu Originals like The Handmaid’s Tale, Shrill, and The Act. You can watch Hulu on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and more. See our review of Hulu for more details.
About Dancing with the Stars
Last year, the hit competitive reality dance show streamed solely on Disney+ after 30 seasons on ABC. This season, however, it’s back on ABC, with simultaneous live streaming in real-time on Diseny+. Actor and television personality Alfonso Ribeiro returns with a new co-host this year, with new co-host Julianne Hough.
The hosts return to the ballroom with a fresh lineup of celebrities, including Matt Walsh, Alyson Hannigan, Ariana Madix, Lele Pons, Jamie Lynn Spears, Barry Williams, and more.