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How to Watch the First ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Holiday Special Online for Free
Starring Witney Carson, Jenna Johnson, and Val Chmerkovskiy, this one-night-only event premieres on ABC at 8 p.m. EST — here’s how to watch it for free
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December 2, 2025
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The Dancing With the Stars Season 34 finale was just last week (spoiler alert: Robert Irwin and his partner Witney Carson took home the Mirror Ball trophy), but if you’re already missing all of your favorite pros out on the dance floor, there’s good news: the cast returns tonight with an all-new holiday special— and we found out how to watch it online for free.
This one-hour event, called Dancing with the Holidays, is airing on ABC and features fan-loved pros like Jenna Johnson, Val Chmerkovskiy, and Alan Bersten, among others, with special guests including Julianne Hough, Alfonso Ribeiro, and Grammy-award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix (Scot Hoying appeared on the most recent season as a contestant).
At a Glance: How to Watch Dancing with the Stars Holiday Special Online for Free
- Stream: DirecTV, Sling, Fubo TV, Hulu (the day after)
- TV channel: ABC
- Date, start time: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET
While celebrities appearing during the special haven’t been officially confirmed, we suspect we’ll see the return of some of the most talked-about stars during tonight’s affair. Fans can also expect festive stage décor, songs that will get you into the holiday spirit, and of course, a ballroom blitz. Here’s how you can catch all of the action online, without cable.
Where to Stream Dancing with the Stars Holiday Special for Free
Want to watch every minute of the Dancing with the Stars Holiday Special? Our DWTS superfans have put together the ultimate guide to streaming the show online without a cable subscription. Read below.
Editor’s pick
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is one of the best ways to watch the Dancing with the Stars Holiday Special online without a cable subscription. It’s fast, reliable, and includes hundreds of channels to choose from.
The service is currently offering a five-day free trial, after which the monthly membership for DirecTV’s MyNews Genre Package (which has ABC) starts at $40 per month.
top choice
Fubo TV
Fubo has been around for ten years, and since then, it has been one of our top choices for streaming networks like ABC. After a seven-day free trial for new customers, you can watch Dancing with the Stars with the Fubo Sports + News Plan, which is $45.99 for your first month. After that, the price increases to $55.99 per month.
Sling TV
$45.99
Sling is hard to beat in terms of cost. While there is no free trial, you can access ABC starting at just $46 per month with the Sling Blue plan. This is more affordable than similar services, allowing for greater flexibility in your budget.
watch the next day
Hulu
Hulu and ABC are both owned by the Walt Disney Company, so with this option, you can have access to every episode of Dancing with the Stars at your fingertips. The platform offers a 30-day free trial, followed by a monthly rate of $ 9.99 for the ad-supported option. It’s essential to note that with Hulu, you can only view Dancing with the Stars the day after it airs (in this case, on Wednesdays).
Dancing with the Stars Holiday Special, Date, Time
The Dancing with the Stars Holiday Special premieres on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at 8 p.m. EST. The reality competition runs on ABC.
Where to Stream Dancing with the Stars Holiday Special for Free?
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