Today September 3 2025 ABC and Disney+ revealed the full details for Dancing with the Stars 2025 Season 34. The show is set to premiere on Tuesday September 16 2025 and fans can start watching it on ABC Disney+ and stream the next day on Hulu.
1. Premiere Date and When It Airs
When does Dancing with the Stars start?
Season 34 begins September 16 2025 airing on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes will be available the next day on Hulu.
2. A Star-Studded DWTS Cast for 2025
This season’s DWTS cast mixes athletes influencers actors and more:
- Robert Irwin paired with Witney Carson following in his sister Bindi’s footsteps.
- Alix Earle with Val Chmerkovskiy.
- Jen Affleck with Jan Ravnik and Whitney Leavitt with Mark Ballas both from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
- Hilaria Baldwin with Gleb Savchenko.
- Baron Davis with Britt Stewart.
- Jordan Chiles the Olympic gymnast with Ezra Sosa.
- Dylan Efron with Daniella Karagach.
- Danielle Fishel (Topanga from Boy Meets World) with Pasha Pashkov.
- Elaine Hendrix (Parent Trap) with Alan Bersten.
- Scott Hoying of Pentatonix with Rylee Arnold.
- Lauren Jauregui (Fifth Harmony) with Brandon Armstrong.
- Andy Richter the comedian with Emma Slater.
3. The Professional Dancers — Pros You Know Plus a New Member
This season’s cast of Dancing with the Stars 2025 pros features many familiar names:
- Returning stars include Witney Carson Val Chmerkovskiy Gleb Savchenko Mark Ballas Ezra Sosa Britt Stewart Daniella Karagach Jenna Johnson Pasha Pashkov Alan Bersten Rylee Arnold Emma Slater and Brandon Armstrong.
- A brand-new pro joins the team Jan Ravnik a dancer from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
4. Cast Rumors Confirmed?
Dancing with the Stars 2025 cast rumors had been swirling. Many are now confirmed. Hilaria Baldwin and Dylan Efron were subjects of speculation that turned out true. Online chatter also connected others but now it is all verified.
5. What That Means for Fans and Ticket-Hunters
Dancing with the Stars 2025 tickets are usually released before live shows. They are often available on official DWTS or ABC platforms. Fans should keep an eye on the websites and social media for updates.
6. What to Expect from Season 34
Season 34 brings:
- A wide variety of stars from Olympic athletes to TikTok creators to actors singers and comedians.
- Different levels of performance skills with some brand new to ballroom and others already experienced.
- Competition for the Mirrorball Trophy a dream for many contestants including Robert Irwin whose sister Bindi won in season 21.
7. Season 34 Hosts and Judges Return
The familiar faces are back:
- Hosts: Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return to lead the show.
- Judges: The judging panel remains Carrie Ann Inaba Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
8. Episode Expectations and Weekly Format
With the Dancing with the Stars episodes format staying consistent expect:
- Weekly dances featuring different styles.
- Live performances scoring by judges and viewer voting.
- Guest performances themed nights and dramatic reveals.
9. Looking Ahead: Dancing with the Stars 2026 Cast
Curious about Dancing with the Stars 2026 cast? It is too early. Season 34 just launched. Casting for 2026 will likely start next year.
10. Why This Season Stands Out
- Dynamic diversity with athletes influencers actors singers and comedians in one ballroom.
- Fresh energy from new pros like Jan Ravnik.
- High anticipation fueled by confirmed rumors and strong media coverage.