You can watch Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) on Disney+ live at the same time it airs on ABC, and then on-demand shortly after each episode during the current season.

Quick Scoop: When You Can Watch DWTS on Disney+

Here’s the simple version for recent seasons (including 2025’s Season 34):

  • New DWTS episodes air Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET (also 7 p.m. CT, 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT) on ABC and stream live on Disney+ at the same time.
  • If you miss it live, you can usually watch the episode on demand on Disney+ later the same night or soon after the live broadcast ends , depending on your region and app refresh.
  • Episodes are also available next day on Hulu (in the U.S.), so many fans choose whichever platform they prefer.

A typical weekly flow looks like this:

  1. Live episode on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.
  2. On-demand version appears on Disney+ after the live stream window.
  3. Next-day catch‑up on Hulu (and sometimes ABC.com) if you’re in the U.S.

A Bit of Recent Timeline

Just to place things in context:

  • Season 31 (2022) : DWTS moved to Disney+ as the first live series on the service, streaming live instead of ABC.
  • Season 32 onward : It became a simulcast across ABC and Disney+, with next‑day streaming on Hulu.
  • Recent seasons (including 2025) have continued this pattern: live on ABC and Disney+, then on‑demand and next‑day streaming options.

In other words: if a new season is currently airing, you don’t have to wait days or weeks — you can tune in live on Disney+ on Tuesday nights, then rewatch on demand soon after.

Mini FAQ

Do I need live TV inside Disney+?
No; DWTS is offered as a live event stream on Disney+ itself when it’s airing, similar to other live specials and sports.

What if I’m not in the U.S.?
Availability varies by country, but Disney+ has been used to reach international DWTS fans, with many regions getting either live or near‑live streams during the season.

What about older episodes or past seasons?
Catalog availability changes over time; some seasons or episodes may rotate, so the DWTS hub or search inside Disney+ will show what’s currently offered in your region.

Bottom line: When a new DWTS season is running, you can watch it live on Disney+ on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET (time‑zone adjusted) and then on demand afterward , with Hulu as a next‑day backup in the U.S.

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