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Exactly one week after Robert Irwin and pro Witney Carson took home the season 34 Mirrorball Trophy, we’re back in the ballroom for a first-of-its-kind Dancing With the Stars holiday special.
Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, Dancing With the Holidays will air on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. PT/ET, during the regular DWTS time slot. The special will be broadcast on ABC, meaning cord-cutters can stream it live on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Dancing With the Holidays will also air on Disney+, and be available to stream the next day on Hulu. Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch at no cost; scroll down to learn more about each option and what the DWTS special will entail.
At a Glance: How to Stream Dancing With the Holidays
- Date Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. PT/ET
- Channel ABC
- Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Sling; Hulu + Live TV; Disney+; available to stream next day on Hulu
How to Watch Dancing With the Stars Holiday Special Online Without Cable
Cord-cutters can livestream the special on any live TV streaming service that carries ABC, including DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. It will also air on Disney+, and be available to watch on-demand the following day on Hulu.
The TV special will feature festive routines by the show’s pros and surprise guest stars, plus a performance by Pentatonix, the a cappella group with season 34 contestant Scott Hoying.
Select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, allowing fans to livestream the Dancing With the Holidays for free; keep reading below to learn more about each option.
DirecTV
ABC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Watch ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.
Sling
ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan ($50.99 per month) and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV.
It comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, with packages starting at $89.99 per month.
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