You can watch Dancing with the Stars for free by taking advantage of free trials from streaming services that carry ABC, the channel that airs the show. The top options with free trials include:
- DirecTV Stream, which offers a 5-day free trial that includes ABC live streaming.
- Fubo TV, providing a 7-day free trial to watch Dancing with the Stars live and on demand.
- Hulu offers a 30-day free trial, and it streams episodes the day after airing on ABC.
- YouTube TV also offers a free trial period during which you can watch DWTS live.
Note that Sling TV offers access to ABC but does not have a free trial currently. After the free trial periods end, these services require subscriptions to continue watching. Also, Disney+ streams the show but does not provide a free trial for live airing. So, the best way to watch Dancing with the Stars for free is to sign up for one of these streaming services that have a free trial and watch it live or on demand during the trial period without cable.