American Idol now airs on Monday nights for the 2026 season (Season 24) on ABC.

Quick Scoop

  • Regular day: Monday nights.
  • Network: ABC in the U.S., with next‑day streaming on Hulu.
  • Premiere date for the current season: Monday, January 26, 2026.
  • Typical time: 8/7c in prime time (check local listings to confirm in your area).

In recent years, Idol had a long run on Sunday nights, but ABC shifted it to Mondays starting with Season 24 to refresh the schedule and launch earlier in the year.

Tiny FAQ

  1. Wasn’t American Idol on Sundays before?
    Yes, on ABC it traditionally aired Sundays in the 8/7c slot until the schedule change for Season 24.
  1. Where can I watch if I miss it live?
    New episodes are available to stream on Hulu the day after they air on ABC.
  1. Is this for the latest season only?
    Yes, the Monday schedule applies to the current 2026 Season 24; earlier seasons used different days (mostly Sunday on ABC, different patterns back in the FOX era).

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