Season 35

2026

Episode 1 Premiere: Night One September 15, 2026, 1 h 25 min The ballroom welcomes 16 new celebrities for their first live performance; the male celebrities make their debut, performing to a number one song from the year they were born.
Episode 2 Premiere: Night Two September 16, 2026, 1 h 28 min The female celebrities make their competition debut, performing to a number one song from the year they were born.
Episode 3 Viral Hits Night September 22, 2026, 1 h 25 min The 14 remaining couples hit the dance floor with performances inspired by some of the biggest viral hits and unforgettable moments that have taken the internet by storm.
Episode 4 Yacht Rock Night September 29, 2026, 1 h 25 min Thirteen remaining couples cruise into "Yacht Rock Night," with performances set to smooth grooves, soft-rock classics and iconic hits that defined the yacht rock era.
Episode 5 Mariah Carey Night October 6, 2026, 1 h 25 min The ballroom turns up the star power as the 12 remaining couples take on "Mariah Carey Night," with the celebrities and their pro partners dancing to the iconic songs from…
Episode 6 Super Bowl Night October 13, 2026, 1 h 25 min The remaining 11 couples perform songs made famous by some of the most iconic Super Bowl performances throughout the years. Sportscaster Joe Buck joins as a guest judge.
Episode 7 Dedication Night October 20, 2026, 1 h 25 min The ballroom gets personal as the 10 remaining couples take to the dance floor to deliver heartfelt performances honoring the influential people and places that have shaped their lives. Guest…
Episode 8 Horror Movie Night October 27, 2026, 1 h 25 min It's a night of thrills, chills and killer choreography as the remaining couples hit the ballroom with performances inspired by legendary horror films;. Shirley Ballas serves as guest judge.
Episode 9 Disney Night November 2, 2026
Episode 10 Grammys Night November 10, 2026
Episode 11 Semi-Finals November 17, 2026
Episode 12 Finale November 24, 2026