When will the Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Start?
Season 34 ended in late November 2025 after a fall run that started in mid September. That pattern matches most recent seasons which air once a year in the fall.
ABC and Disney have not made a formal renewal announcement for Season 35 yet. Even so multiple entertainment reports say a new season in 2026 is very likely because ratings and online buzz are strong.
Expected Season 35 Start Window
Most industry sites predict that Season 35 will premiere in fall 2026. The common estimate is mid September 2026 following the same weekly schedule on Tuesday nights in prime time.
This is an informed prediction not an official schedule from the network. The exact date can still change based on ABC programming plans or special events in that slot.
Why there is no exact date yet?
Networks usually confirm renewals and premiere dates some months before a season starts. For example Season 34 was renewed in April 2025 and then premiered in September 2025.
Because Season 34 only just finished the channel has time before locking in a date for 2026. Until ABC or Disney gives an official press release every date you see online is only a projection based on past seasons.
What fans can realistically expect?
If the show returns in 2026 fans can expect a similar format with live episodes across ABC and Disney Plus on Tuesday evenings. Episodes should air live for US viewers with next day streaming on Hulu if the current setup stays the same.
Judges like Carrie Ann Inaba Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli are widely expected to come back though that is not confirmed yet either. Hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are also considered likely to return based on current reporting.
Disclaimer:
This information is based on predictions from industry reports and past season patterns. The official renewal and premiere date for Dancing with the Stars Season 35 have not been confirmed by ABC or Disney. Please check official sources for updates.
