When does 'The Bachelorette' start 2026? When is 'The Bachelor' 2026?
Taylor Frankie Paul is the lead of "The Bachelorette" Season 22. Here's when "The Bachelorette" starts and when "The Bachelor" starts in 2026.
www.azcentral.comAnswer: The Bachelorette Season 22 (2026) premieres on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on ABC.
Details:
- Lead: Taylor Frankie Paul, making headlines as the franchise’s first outside-lead contender.[1][5]
- Air date and time: March 22, 2026, 8 p.m. ET/PT, on ABC; episodes air Sundays thereafter.[5][1]
- Viewing options: next-day streaming on Hulu and Disney+, with a preview special airing March 15 following the Oscars coverage.[1]
Notes:
- This premiere marks a shift from the show’s traditional January start and Sunday-night timeslot change to accommodate the new lead and scheduling strategy.[3][5]
- If you’re planning to watch, you can check ABC’s schedule or streaming platforms for availability in your area, including local listings in New Jersey.[4][1]
Citations:
- The Bachelorette 2026 premieres March 22 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC; lead and details.[1]
- Premiere date and time; streaming options after air date.[1]
- Scheduling shift and outside-lead context.[3][5]