The most recent “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS) finale information available is for Season 34 in 2025: the finale aired Tuesday, November 25, from 8–11 p.m. ET (a three‑hour live broadcast).

Quick Scoop

  • For Season 34, the DWTS finale starts at 8 p.m. ET and runs until 11 p.m. ET, making it a special three‑hour episode.
  • It is simulcast live on ABC and Disney+ (with next‑day streaming on Hulu), so viewers in the U.S. can watch in their local prime‑time slot.
  • During the finale, voting stays open during the live show, and fan votes are combined with judges’ scores to determine the winner of the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

How the Finale Night Works

  • The recent finales feature multiple rounds of dances (three rounds in Season 34) for each finalist, making the show longer than a typical episode.
  • Expect filler segments like flashbacks, package videos, and returns of eliminated couples to perform again, which longtime fans say helps explain why the finale feels so long.

Why It’s Three Hours

  • Since Season 32, DWTS has leaned into a three‑hour finale format, packing in extra performances, guest appearances, and extended behind‑the‑scenes content.
  • Networks use the expanded runtime to build hype around the final rankings and give more screen time to both finalists and eliminated celebrities.

If You’re Planning to Watch

  • In Eastern time, tune in at 8 p.m.; in Central, 7 p.m.; Mountain and Pacific generally see it in their local prime‑time slot via live simulcast or adjusted feeds.
  • If checking a future or upcoming DWTS finale (beyond Season 34), confirm the exact date and start time on the official DWTS or ABC site and your local listings, as schedules can shift year to year.

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