Today, ABC announced its summer premiere dates, which include a slate of fan-favorite game shows and the brand-new competition series, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, hosted by Robert Irwin.
In addition, the alphabet network also revealed the date for the three-hour primetime concert television special, CMA Fest Presented by Sofi, which features can’t-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances from Nashville, on Thursday, June 25.
Another special this summer will be The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, airing live on Wednesday, July 15, featuring some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment.
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 Disneymovies including Moana, Toy Story 4, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Princess Diaries and The Parent Trap.
Here's the full summer 2026 premiere schedule for ABC.
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ABC Summer 2026 Schedule
8:00-11:00 p.m. CMA Fest presented by SoFi (special)
THURSDAY, JULY 9
8:00-9:00 p.m. Celebrity Family Feud(Season 12 premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. Press Your Luck (Season 7 premiere)
8:00-9:00 p.m. Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro (series premiere)
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
8:00-11:00 p.m. The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One (Live on ABC and streaming on ESPN+)
8:00-9:00 p.m. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (Season 5 premiere)
All times listed are Eastern/Pacific. All programming will stream the next day on Hulu.
CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI
Filming this June at CMA Fest in Nashville, CMA Fest presented by SoFi will feature never-before-seen performances and surprise collaborations from Country Music’s hottest stars. Host and performances for the three-hour primetime special will be revealed at a later date.
Hosted by wildlife conservationist and Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Len Goodman Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro features 12 exceptional up-and-coming dancers who move into one house and compete in a grueling audition process, all vying for a coveted spot as a pro dancer on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars. Three-time Mirrorball champion Mark Ballas and his mother Shirley Ballas will serve as judges. They will be joined by a star-studded lineup of returning pros who will serve as rotating mentors/guest judges.
THE ESPYS
The ESPYS hosts top celebrities from sports and entertainment who come together to commemorate the past year by recognizing major athletic achievements, reliving unforgettable moments, and saluting the leading performers and performances.
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