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After inking a deal with Netflix to expand its output for U.S. and international audiences, Hallmark is developing, producing and releasing new Christmas movies and TV series for the 2025 holiday season.
And premiering with back-to-back episodes on Friday, Dec. 5, Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas broadcasts on Hallmark Channel with an airtime of 8 p.m. PT/ET, weekly.
At a glance: How to watch Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas online
- Premiere streaming date: Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. PT/ET
- Network: Hallmark Channel
- No. of episodes: 6
- Stream online: Philo, DirecTV, Frndly TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
Watch a preview clip from Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas below and keep reading to find out how to watch the limited holiday series online.
How to Watch Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas Online
Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas airs weekly on Fridays on Hallmark Channel. The one of the best ways to watch online is with a subscription to Philo, which starts at $25 for the first month of service ($33 per month afterward).
How to Watch Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas Without Cable
Since Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas broadcasts on Hallmark Channel, it’s streamable on internet-based streaming cable services, such as Philo, DirecTV and others.
Philo
For $25 for the first month ($33 per month afterward), Philo is a very wallet-friendly cable alternative that offers more than 70 entertainment-focused networks, including Hallmark Channel to watch Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas.
It has the edge when it comes to inexpensive streamers because of its low price; wide range of channels, like AMC, BET, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, HGTV, IFC, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1 and others; unlimited DVR and over 70,000 on-demand titles in their streaming library. The streaming service comes with HBO Max Basic with Ads and Discovery+ for free. In fact, subscribers get access to the ad-supported tier of AMC+ for free too.
DirecTV
Watch Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas with DirecTV. All of the cable alternative’s packages offer Hallmark Channel, along with more than 125 other channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel, ESPN and much more.
The streamer has a free trial available, which only lasts for five days, but that’s more than enough time to watch online. You can cancel or keep the service after the free trial is over, with prices starting as low as $84.99 for the first month of service ($94.99 per month afterward) for the “Choice” package with the streamer’s current deals.
Frndly TV
Hallmark Channel is available to watch on Frndly TV, which starts at just $6.99 per month. It also has a seven-day free trial available to watch other networks, like A&E, History, Lifetime, Vice, MeTV, Game Show Network, The Weather Channel and others.
Fubo
Watch Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas on Hallmark Channel, along with more than 200 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo, which starts at $54.99 for your first month of service ($84.99 per month afterward with Fubo’s current deals). The online TV streaming service offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can watch online for free.
Hulu + Live TV
To livestream Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas online on Hallmark Channel, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option with plans starting at $89.99 per month. Additionally, the streaming service has access to more than 95 live channels — including BET, CNN, Food Network, HGTV, MTV, FX and more. It also comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.
YouTube TV
With prices starting at $72.99 per month ($82.99 per month afterward), YouTube TV features more than 100 local and cable channels, including Hallmark Channel. The streaming service has a sleek app, which allows you to watch on just about any device. Try YouTube TV for free with its 21-day free trial.
How to Watch Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas With Cable
Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas airs on Hallmark Channel. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider, on HallmarkChannel.com or the Hallmark Channel mobile app with your cable TV account login — including streaming and traditional services.
Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas: Plot, Cast, Episode Count
Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas follows a textile pattern designer named Kate (Mae Whitman), who is introduced to a new a matchmaking program called “The 12 Dates of Christmas” to rejuvenate her love life.
The limited holiday series also stars Mary McDonnell, Jane Seymour, Julian Morris, Lucy Eaton, Eimear Morrissey, Fiona Browne, Zephani Idoko and others. It has six episodes.
