ABC Reveals Summer 2026 Premiere Dates
Disney’s ABC has announced details on its summer premiere dates, which will see the return of many fan-favourite game shows, along with a brand-new competition series, “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.”
All of these new shows and specials will premiere on the ABC linear channel and then be available the day afterwards on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+ in the United States. It’s unlikely any of these specials or shows will be available on Disney+ internationally due to licensing issues.
ABC will kick off the summer with a three-hour primetime concert television special, “CMA Fest presented by SoFi,” which features can’t-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances from Nashville, airing on Thursday, 25th June 2026. News surrounding the host and performances will be announced at a later date.
“Celebrity Family Feud” premieres Thursday, 9th July 2026, with host Steve Harvey, followed by new episodes of “Press Your Luck,” hosted by Elizabeth Banks. Later in the month, Jimmy Kimmel hosts a new season of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” starting on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026.
As previously announced, the latest spinoff series from the hit franchise, “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro,” is set to debut Monday, 13th July 2026 and will be hosted by Robert Irwin.
“The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” airs live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on Wednesday 15th July 2026, and will feature some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The show will also stream on ESPN+ in pattern with ABC airings across time zones. “The ESPYS” will also be available to stream on-demand the next day on Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and ABC Video on Demand. A host will be announced at a later date.
ABC will also air its summer Sunday night movie throwback tradition including films such as “The Sandlot,” “Sister Act,” “Independence Day,” “What About Bob?,” “Speed,” “True Lies,” “Cocktail” and “Father of the Bride II,” in addition to Wonderful World of Disney movies including “Moana,” “Toy Story 4,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Princess Diaries” and “The Parent Trap.”
Here’s a look at the airdates for these shows:
(all times listed are Eastern/Pacific). All programming will stream the next day on Hulu.
- THURSDAY, JUNE 25
8:00-11:00 p.m. “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” (special)
- THURSDAY, JULY 9
8:00-9:01 p.m. “Celebrity Family Feud” (Season 12 premiere)
9:01-10:02 p.m. “Press Your Luck” (Season 7 premiere)
- MONDAY, JULY 13
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro” (series premiere)
- WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
8:00-11:00 p.m. “The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” (Live on ABC and streaming on ESPN+)
- WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
8:00-9:01 p.m. “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” (Season 5 premiere)
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