ABC Unveils Summer 2026 Unscripted Programming Schedule

ABC is gearing up for summer with a robust lineup of unscripted entertainment, announcing premiere dates across games, competitions, and live events.

Returning favorites headline the schedule, with Celebrity Family Feud, Press Your Luck, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire all set to launch new seasons. The network is also rolling out Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, a fresh competition series making its debut this summer.

The schedule kicks off with CMA Fest presented by SoFi on June 25, followed by back-to-back game show premieres on July 9. The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One will air live on July 15, and the new Dancing with the Stars spinoff debuts on July 13.

Beyond the unscripted fare, ABC's Sunday nights will feature family-friendly programming including throwback films like The Sandlot, Sister Act, Independence Day, What About Bob?, Speed, True Lies, Cocktail, and Father of the Bride II. Disney films will also rotate through the schedule, with titles including Moana, Toy Story 4, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Princess Diaries, and The Parent Trap.

Full Premiere Schedule:

Thursday, June 25 CMA Fest presented by SoFi, 8:00-11:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 9 Celebrity Family Feud (Season 12), 8:00-9:01 p.m. Press Your Luck (Season 7), 9:01-10:02 p.m.

Monday, July 13 Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15 The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, 8:00-11:00 p.m. (also streaming on ESPN+)

Wednesday, July 22 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (Season 5), 8:00-9:01 p.m.