How to Watch Home Alone on ABC on Christmas Eve 2026
By American TV editorial team |
"Home Alone" airs Thursday, December 24, 2026, from 8 to 10:15 p.m. ET/PT on ABC as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. The 1990 comedy follows 8-year-old Kevin McCallister, who is accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation and has to defend his house from two bumbling burglars. On DIRECTV, it's on your local ABC station.
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The Christmas Eve airing has become one of ABC's biggest holiday nights. ABC says that since "Home Alone" joined its holiday lineup in 2022, it has been the highest-rated movie on any network among adults 18 to 49 every year, and it was 2025's most-watched movie among total viewers.
When and where to watch
| How to watch | When |
|---|---|
| ABC (local station on DIRECTV) | Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026, 8 to 10:15 p.m. ET/PT |
| Night before on ABC | "The Santa Clause," Wednesday, Dec. 23, 9 to 11 p.m. |
| Christmas morning on ABC | Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, Friday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. ET |
ABC lists the time as Eastern and Pacific, so check your local ABC listing if you're in the Central or Mountain time zone. ABC hasn't said whether this year's broadcast will stream anywhere.
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets. Search the guide for "Home Alone" and set a recording if you'll be out on Christmas Eve. To find your station, see what channel ABC is in your area. ABC's holiday season also includes The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular on Nov. 30. If you stream Disney titles too, our Disney+ and Hulu price guide has current plans. For help adding local channels to your DIRECTV package, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Date, time and description are from ABC's 2026 holiday schedule (Oct. 27, 2026). Details may change. Home Alone, ABC, The Wonderful World of Disney, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.