Dancing with the Stars season 35 has a two-night premiere scheduled for September 15 and 16, 2026, on ABC and Disney+, with Hulu replays the following day. Wednesday’s second episode starts at 8 p.m. Eastern or Pacific and 7 p.m. Central in the US. ABC’s September 10 announcement specifies broadcasts in local time zones.
What time is the Wednesday episode?
For September 16, use the local start time below. The Pacific broadcast is listed at 8 p.m. PDT; converting the Eastern start to 5 p.m. Pacific would give the wrong advertised viewing time.
| US time zone | September 16 start |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8 p.m. EDT |
| Central | 7 p.m. CDT |
| Pacific | 8 p.m. PDT |
ABC’s episode-two listing schedules an 8–10:03 p.m. EDT slot. It features the female celebrities’ competition debut, with one elimination planned. September 16 is the episode date; September 10 is the date ABC published that listing.
For other US time zones, consult your local ABC guide or the Disney+ event tile. The announcement does not provide a separate start time for every region.
Which episode should you look for on Hulu?
The individual ABC listings promise next-day Hulu streaming. That gives the following replay dates; they do not specify an exact upload hour.
| Episode | Expected Hulu date |
|---|---|
| Premiere: Night One | September 16 |
| Premiere: Night Two | September 17 |
Premiere: Night One is episode 3501, scheduled for September 15 with an 8–10 p.m. EDT slot and the male celebrities scheduled to compete. Look for that episode when catching up on Tuesday before watching Wednesday’s episode 3502.
Open Hulu and check the season-35 episode list. A next-day date does not guarantee availability at midnight or confirm that the replay is already playable in your account.
Does it stay on twice a week?
No. The Wednesday episode is part of the special premiere. ABC News’ September 15 guide says the show then returns to Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, followed by Hulu the next day. It does not provide a full-season calendar or finale date.
What about Canada, the UK and Australia?
The Disney+ Canada show page advertises the season-35 September 15–16 premiere. Canadian viewers should start there and use the schedule shown in their account; the public page does not specify Canadian time-zone arrangements.
The US schedule above does not establish UK or Australian availability. This guide has no confirmed season-35 local broadcaster or premiere date for either country. Check your local service’s listing for the American series and season number before subscribing.
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Official sources
- ABC two-night announcement: US local broadcast times.
- Night One and Night Two: individual episode schedules and next-day Hulu plans.
- ABC News season guide: regular Tuesday schedule.
- Disney+ Canada: Canadian series entry.
FAQ
Is DWTS on Wednesday, September 16?
Yes. ABC schedules “Premiere: Night Two” for September 16, 2026. Its Eastern slot is 8–10:03 p.m. EDT.
When is the September 16 episode expected on Hulu?
September 17, under ABC’s next-day streaming schedule. No exact upload time is announced in the episode listing.
Will DWTS air every Wednesday this season?
The announced Wednesday show is a premiere special. ABC News says the regular schedule returns to Tuesdays after the two-night opening.