How to Watch The Christmas Caroler Challenge on The CW
By American TV editorial team |
The Christmas Caroler Challenge airs Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT on The CW. Dean Cain and Laura McKenzie host the two-hour caroling competition, and on DIRECTV it airs on your local CW station.
Also see our The Light of Christmas guide and compare DIRECTV options for local-channel availability.
Christmas carol groups compete with everything from elaborate, ultra-traditional virtuoso performances to unexpected twists on classic carols. Three celebrity judges score the groups. The CW hasn't named the judges or the competing groups yet.
The CW's holiday lineup that week
| Date | Time (ET/PT) | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 9 to 10 p.m. | World's Funniest Moments: Christmas |
| Thursday, Dec. 17 | 8 to 9 p.m. | Masters of Illusion: Christmas Magic |
| Thursday, Dec. 17 | 9 to 10 p.m. | The Light of Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | 8 to 10 p.m. | The 94th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade |
| Saturday, Dec. 19 | 8 to 10 p.m. | The Christmas Caroler Challenge |
| Sunday, Dec. 20 | 7:30 to 10 p.m. | The Wizard of Oz (encore) |
How to watch on DIRECTV
Local CW availability depends on your address and DIRECTV service. Search the guide for "Caroler Challenge" and set a recording a few days ahead, since Saturday nights in December fill up fast. If your CW station is new to your lineup, see how DIRECTV STREAM has been adding CW stations.
The CW app carries the network's primetime entertainment programming, though The CW hasn't said when this special will be available there. For more holiday viewing, see our picks of Christmas TV episodes and how to stream them and 25 new Christmas movies this holiday. Need help finding your CW channel on DIRECTV? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Air dates and hosts are from The CW's holiday programming announcement of October 27, 2026 and may change. The CW and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.