Dancing with the Stars Voting 2026: Exact Times, Methods & Tips to Save Your Favorite Couple

Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars” kicks off its two-night premiere tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, and the live voting window opens the moment the first couple hits the ballroom. Whether you’re rooting for Tyler Cameron, Julia Stiles or another of the 16 new celebrities, here’s everything you need to know to make every vote count and keep your favorites in the race for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. When and where you can vote • Voting is ONLY open during the live simulcast in the Eastern/Central time zones—roughly 8 p.m. ET until the last competitive dance of the night. • Eligible locations: all 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Two easy ways to cast your ballot 1. Online at dwtsvote.abc.com • Sign in with your Disney/ABC account (or create one in seconds). • Allocate up to 10 votes per couple, then hit “Save Votes” before the window closes. 2. Text voting • After each performance, a keyword appears on-screen (e.g., “TYLER” for Tyler Cameron). • Text that keyword to 21523—each text equals one vote, up to 10 texts per couple. • SMS votes can’t be edited, so double-check before you press send. Pro tips to maximize your impact • Use BOTH methods: you can legally send 20 votes per couple (10 online + 10 text). • Vote early in the broadcast; if technical glitches hit—last season’s site hiccup sidelined fans for 30 minutes—you’ll already be locked in. • Can’t choose just one pair? Split your 10/10 allocation among multiple teams; any unused slots are wasted once the window shuts. Why every single vote matters Tonight’s premiere ends with the first elimination, and producers confirm ties are broken by the judges only after viewer votes are factored in. Historically, margins of fewer than 5,000 votes have separated safety from the bottom two—roughly the equivalent of one mid-size town remembering to text. Key Season 35 search cues • “Dancing with the Stars voting” • “How to vote DWTS Season 35” • “DWTS text vote 21523” Bookmark those phrases (and this guide) so you’re ready every Tuesday night. The Mirrorball doesn’t shine without you—so log in, text early, and keep your favorite couple gliding across that glittering floor.