american idol channel

American Idol currently airs on the ABC television network in the United States, with new Season 24 episodes scheduled on Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET.

What channel is American Idol on?

• In 2026, American Idol Season 24 broadcasts on ABC in the U.S.

• New episodes are scheduled on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, typically running until 10 p.m. Eastern.

If you have cable or an over‑the‑air antenna, you can watch it on your local ABC station at that time.

Where to stream American Idol

If you do not watch via traditional TV, you still have options:

• Episodes are available to stream on Hulu the day after they air on ABC.

• You can also watch ABC live, and thus American Idol, through live TV streaming services such as:
  • Hulu + Live TV

* Fubo

* YouTube TV (where ABC is carried)

These services act like cable replacements, letting you watch ABC in real time.

Quick FAQ style scoop

• Show: American Idol, Season 24 (2026).

• Main channel (US): ABC.

• Air time: Mondays, 8–10 p.m. ET.

• Next‑day streaming: Hulu.

• Other ways to watch live: Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, where ABC is included.

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