How to Watch Dancing with the Stars Season 35 on DIRECTV
Dancing with the Stars season 35 airs live on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) on ABC, with a live simulcast on Disney+. Episodes stream the next day on Hulu. The next episode is Week 5, Super Bowl Night, on Tuesday, October 13, with 11 couples still in the competition.
On DIRECTV, you can watch on your local ABC station or stream the live show on Disney+, which comes included with some DIRECTV plans. Here's how, plus the season schedule, who's left and how voting works.
- When: Tuesdays, 8–10 p.m. ET / 7–9 p.m. CT
- Channel on DIRECTV: your local ABC station (the channel number varies by market)
- Streaming: live on Disney+; next day on Hulu
- Disney+ with DIRECTV: included for Signature package customers with a Gemini device, once activated
- Next episode: Super Bowl Night, Tuesday, October 13
How to watch Dancing with the Stars on DIRECTV
On ABC
Dancing with the Stars airs on ABC, so on DIRECTV you watch it on your local ABC affiliate. DIRECTV carries local channels in most markets, and your ABC station usually sits on the same number it uses over the air. Not sure which channel that is? Our guide to what channel ABC is in your area can help, and if ABC is missing from your lineup, see how to add local channels to DIRECTV.
On Disney+ and Hulu
Every episode streams live on Disney+ at the same time it airs on ABC, then lands on Hulu the next day. DIRECTV includes the Disney+, Hulu bundle (with ads) at no extra cost for Signature package customers who stream on a Gemini device. You activate it from your DIRECTV account, then sign in to the Disney+ app. DIRECTV's MyEntertainment Genre Pack also includes ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu. For more on what's included, see Disney+ and Hulu on DIRECTV.
Record it
Set a series recording for Dancing with the Stars on your DIRECTV DVR or Gemini cloud DVR so you catch every live show, including any schedule changes.
Dancing with the Stars season 35 schedule
| Week | Theme | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Two-night premiere | Sept. 15 and 16 (aired) |
| Week 2 | Viral Hits Night | Sept. 22 (aired) |
| Week 3 | Yacht Rock Night | Sept. 29 (aired) |
| Week 4 | Mariah Carey Night | Oct. 6 (aired) |
| Week 5 | Super Bowl Night | Oct. 13 |
| Week 6 | Dedication Night | Oct. 20 |
| Week 7 | Horror Movie Night | Oct. 27 |
| Week 8 | Disney Night | Early November (check your guide) |
| Week 9 | Grammy Night | Nov. 10 |
| Finale | Semifinal and finale weeks | Late November |
Episodes air live Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Themes and dates can change, so check your DIRECTV guide each week.
What happened in Week 4
Week 4 was Mariah Carey Night on October 6, with the 12 remaining couples dancing to Carey's hits. Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas topped the leaderboard with 25 points, including the season's first 9. At the end of the night, Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong were eliminated.
Week 5 is Super Bowl Night on October 13, with routines set to songs from famous Super Bowl performances.
Who's left on Dancing with the Stars season 35
| Celebrity | Known for | Pro partner |
|---|---|---|
| Tatyana Ali | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Jan Ravnik |
| Tyler Cameron | The Bachelorette | Sharna Burgess |
| Jenna Dewan | Step Up, The Rookie | Val Chmerkovskiy |
| Ezra Frech | Paralympic gold medalist | Daniella Karagach |
| Amber Glenn | Olympic gold medalist figure skater | Pasha Pashkov |
| Maura Higgins | Love Island UK, The Traitors | Mark Ballas |
| Jackson Olson | Savannah Bananas | Emma Slater |
| Guillermo Rodriguez | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Witney Carson |
| Harry Shum Jr. | Glee | Jenna Johnson |
| Julia Stiles | Actress and director | Ezra Sosa |
| Connor Wood | Comedian and podcaster | Rylee Arnold |
Eliminated so far: Conner Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader (Week 1), Giada De Laurentiis (Week 2), Taylor Hanson (Week 3) and Ciara Miller (Week 4).
Hosts, judges and how voting works
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough host season 35, and Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough are the judges. Each week, the judges' scores are combined with the viewer vote, and the couple with the lowest combined total goes home. Viewers vote online through ABC or by text message during the live broadcast. The winning couple takes home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is Dancing with the Stars on DIRECTV?
Dancing with the Stars airs on ABC, so on DIRECTV it's on your local ABC station. The channel number depends on your market and is usually the same as your ABC station's over-the-air number.
What time is Dancing with the Stars on?
Season 35 airs live Tuesdays from 8 to 10 p.m. ET (7 to 9 p.m. CT) on ABC and Disney+. Episodes stream on Hulu the next day.
Can I stream Dancing with the Stars with DIRECTV?
Yes. DIRECTV includes the Disney+, Hulu bundle (with ads) for Signature package customers with a Gemini device, once activated, and the MyEntertainment Genre Pack includes Disney+ and Hulu with ads. The show streams live on Disney+.
When is the next Dancing with the Stars episode?
Week 5, Super Bowl Night, airs Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Who was eliminated on Dancing with the Stars Week 4?
Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong were eliminated on Mariah Carey Night, October 6, 2026.
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