What Time Is ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on Tonight? How to Watch and Vote Live

The iconic reality show Dancing with the Stars returns tonight for Week 9 of Season 34, airing live on ABC and Disney+ at 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET. The live broadcast celebrates two decades of the show’s dazzling history, featuring seven remaining couples performing dances inspired by legendary freestyles from past seasons.

Fans can also join in on the fun by voting live for their favorite stars as the show airs. The voting window opens at the beginning of the broadcast and closes minutes after the final dance performance.

When and Where to Watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Tonight

The show will air at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on ABC, with a simultaneous livestream on Disney+. For those who miss the live broadcast, all prior episodes of Season 34 are available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.

Viewers in other time zones can catch the show at these times:

• Pacific Time (PT): 5 p.m.
• Eastern Time (ET): 8 p.m.
• Central Time (CT): 7 p.m.
• Bangladesh (GMT+6): 6 a.m. Wednesday

Tonight’s episode will feature performances inspired by past freestyle routines, with returning champions joining the stars in special relay dances.

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Who’s Dancing and What to Expect Tonight

Each celebrity will perform to songs inspired by previous standout freestyles. Highlights include:

• Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy performing a Foxtrot to “Singing in the Rain,” inspired by Season 29’s Nev Schulman.
• Robert Irwin and Witney Carson dancing a Foxtrot to “Footprints in the Sand,” honoring his sister Bindi Irwin’s Season 21 freestyle.
• Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas tackling an Argentine Tango to “Cell Block Tango” from Chicago.
• Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach dancing an Argentine Tango to “Ain’t No Sunshine.”
• Andy Richter and Emma Slater performing a Quickstep to “Puttin’ on the Ritz.”
• Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten dancing a Salsa to “It Takes Two.”
• Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa performing a Cha Cha to “Get Up.”

Last week, Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov were eliminated following their contemporary performance to “Dream On” by Aerosmith.

How to Vote for Your Favorite Contestant

Voting opens as soon as the live broadcast begins at 7 p.m. CT and stays open until shortly after the final performance. Fans can vote through two methods:

• Text: Send your favorite celebrity’s first name to 21523.
• Online: Visit the official ABC voting website.

Each viewer can submit up to ten votes per voting method for each contestant. Timely participation is key, as the window closes during the live results segment.

The Show’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

This week’s theme marks 20 years since Dancing with the Stars first premiered. To honor the milestone, the relays will feature past champions, including Joey Grazadiei, Xochitl Gomez, Rumer Willis, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Rashad Jennings, and Apolo Ohno. Their return adds nostalgia and excitement for long-time fans who’ve followed the competition since its early days.

The night promises big performances, emotional tributes, and plenty of ballroom magic. Whether watching for the competition, choreography, or the anniversary nostalgia, Week 9 is shaping up to be one of the most memorable episodes of the season.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What time is ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on tonight?

The show airs live at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on ABC and Disney+.

Q2: How can I vote during the show?

Vote by texting your favorite contestant’s first name to 21523 or voting online during the live broadcast.

Q3: Can I stream the show later?

Yes. Full episodes are available the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Q4: Who was eliminated last week?

Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov were eliminated in Week 8 after their “Dream On” performance.

Q5: What’s special about this week’s theme?

Week 9 celebrates 20 years of Dancing with the Stars, with routines inspired by iconic freestyles from previous seasons.