How to Watch The Santa Clause on ABC and DIRECTV in 2026
By American TV editorial team |
"The Santa Clause" airs Wednesday, December 23, 2026, from 9 to 11 p.m. ET/PT on ABC as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. In the 1994 comedy, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) and his son find Santa Claus has fallen off their roof on Christmas Eve. When Scott takes the reins of the sleigh, he becomes the new Santa and has to convince a world of disbelievers, himself included. On DIRECTV, it's on your local ABC station.
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The movie leads into ABC's Christmas run. "Home Alone" follows the next night, Thursday, Dec. 24, from 8 to 10:15 p.m., and the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade airs Christmas morning.
When and where to watch
| How to watch | When |
|---|---|
| ABC (local station on DIRECTV) | Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026, 9 to 11 p.m. ET/PT |
| Next night on ABC | "Home Alone," Thursday, Dec. 24, 8 to 10:15 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 broadcast will stream anywhere.
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets. Search the guide for "The Santa Clause" and set a recording to watch it on your schedule. To find your station, see what channel ABC is in your area. For Christmas morning, here's how to watch the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. Our Disney+ and Hulu price guide has current streaming 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. The Santa Clause, 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.