You've seen the high kicks. You've heard about the grueling "jump splits." Honestly, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) are basically the closest thing the sports world has to a real-life superhero team, but finding out exactly where to watch them in 2026 can be a bit of a maze.
The squad has been around forever, but their media presence just exploded over the last few years. Whether you want the gritty, old-school reality drama of the CMT years or the sleek, emotional docuseries vibes of their latest Netflix hit, there are plenty of ways to get your fix. But you have to know which app to open.
America’s Sweethearts: The Netflix Era
If you are looking for the absolute latest behind-the-scenes drama, Netflix is your home base. Their hit series, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, changed the game by showing a much more raw, unfiltered side of the organization.
Season 1 (released in 2024) and Season 2 (which dropped in June 2025) are both fully available to stream right now. These seasons follow director Kelli Finglass and choreographer Judy Trammell as they navigate massive roster changes. Interestingly, Season 2 featured the largest rookie class in five years, which made for some pretty intense television.
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Good news for the superfans: Netflix officially greenlit Season 3, and it is expected to hit your screens in summer 2026. If you want to see the 2025-2026 roster's journey from auditions to the turf, that’s where you’ll find it.
Where to Watch Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team
Maybe you're a purist. You want the nostalgia of the original CMT series that ran for a staggering 16 seasons. That show, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, is a different beast entirely. It’s faster-paced, focuses heavily on the "cuts," and features some legendary cameos from people like Kitty Carter and Melissa Rycroft.
Here is the current breakdown of where those 16 seasons are hiding:
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- Paramount+: This is the most reliable spot. They generally carry the bulk of the library, including the later seasons like Season 16, which followed the team through the complications of the early 2020s.
- Pluto TV: If you don't mind commercials, Pluto TV actually has a dedicated "DCC Channel." It's literally 24/7 Making the Team episodes. It’s free, which is great, but you’re at the mercy of whatever marathon they’re running at that moment.
- Philo and FuboTV: These live-streaming services often have seasons available on-demand, though availability can shift based on licensing deals.
- Digital Purchase: If you’re tired of shows jumping from platform to platform, you can just buy the seasons on Apple TV or Amazon Video. It’s usually around $10 to $20 a season.
Catching the Performances and Game Day Action
Sometimes you don't want the crying and the rehearsal stress; you just want to see the finished product.
The official Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders YouTube channel has become surprisingly active lately. They’ve been posting high-definition clips of their signature "Thunderstruck" routine and various holiday performances. It’s also a great spot to see "Solo" performances from auditions that didn't make the full cut of the TV shows.
If you’re trying to see them live on game day, remember that most NFL broadcasts (Fox, CBS, NBC) only show the cheerleaders for a few seconds before a commercial break. To see the full pre-game show, you often have to rely on fan-captured footage on social media or the official Dallas Cowboys website's live event streams during special occasions.
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The Reality of the "DCC Look" in 2026
It’s worth noting that the way we watch this team has shifted. We moved from "reality TV" (CMT) to "documentary" (Netflix). This matters because the Netflix series spends a lot more time on the dancers' personal lives—their day jobs as nurses or teachers—and the physical toll the job takes.
The CMT version was much more about the "spectacle" and the harsh critiques. Depending on what you’re in the mood for, you might prefer one over the other. Most fans find themselves binging the Netflix series for the feels and then going back to Paramount+ for the CMT-era drama when they want to see the legendary "uniform fittings."
Quick Reference: Streaming Cheat Sheet
- Newest Episodes (2024-2026): Netflix.
- Original Series (Seasons 1-16): Paramount+, Pluto TV (Free), or Apple TV (Purchase).
- Performance Clips: YouTube or the official DCC website.
Actionable Next Steps:
- Check your Paramount+ subscription: If you have the "Essential" plan, you can start streaming Making the Team Season 16 immediately to see the final year of the original format.
- Follow the DCC YouTube Channel: They often post "day in the life" shorts and performance highlights that you won't see in the Netflix or CMT edits.
- Mark June 2026 on your calendar: This is the projected window for the America’s Sweethearts Season 3 premiere on Netflix, which will cover the most recent squad's journey.