Week 5 of Dancing with the Stars Season 35 is Super Bowl Night, the show’s first ever, airing Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 8 to 10 p.m. ET on ABC. The 11 remaining couples will dance to songs from past Super Bowl halftime shows, and ESPN’s Joe Buck joins the judges’ table as a guest judge. It streams on Disney+, with episodes arriving on Hulu the next day.
Below are the dance and song for every couple, how each of them scored last week, and what to expect. We add the judges’ scores here after the show. Last updated on October 10, 2026.
DWTS Super Bowl Night Songs and Dances
| Couple | Dance | Song and artist | Week 4 score |
| Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas | Tango | Only Girl (In the World), Rihanna | 25/30 |
| Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach | Salsa | Hot in Herre, Nelly | 24/30 |
| Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson | Samba | Yeah!, Usher ft. Lil Jon and Ludacris | 24/30 |
| Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy | Paso Doble | Bad Romance, Lady Gaga | 24/30 |
| Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov | Samba | Mi Gente, J Balvin and Willy William | 23/30 |
| Jackson Olson and Emma Slater | Salsa | Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars | 21/30 |
| Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa | Jazz | Jenny From the Block (Track Masters Remix), Jennifer Lopez ft. Jadakiss and Styles P | 21/30 |
| Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess | Jazz | The Time (Dirty Bit), Black Eyed Peas | 21/30 |
| Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik | Salsa | Squabble Up, Kendrick Lamar | 20/30 |
| Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold | Samba | Hips Don’t Lie, Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean | 19/30 |
| Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson | Salsa | Tití Me Preguntó, Bad Bunny | 13/30 |
The Week 4 scores are from Mariah Carey Night, when Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong were eliminated. The list is in last week’s leaderboard order.
Who Is the Guest Judge on Super Bowl Night?
Joe Buck, the ESPN Monday Night Football announcer, sits alongside regular judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli for the night. He is in his 29th season calling NFL games and first became a household name for football fans when he called a full slate of games for Fox in the 1994-95 season. The theme also previews ABC and ESPN’s coverage of Super Bowl LXI in February 2027.
What Dance Styles to Expect
- Salsa (4 couples): Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach, Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson, Jackson Olson and Emma Slater, and Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik.
- Samba (3 couples): Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov, Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold, and Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson.
- Jazz (2 couples): Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa, and Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess.
- Tango: Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas.
- Paso Doble: Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy.
Where the Couples Stand Going In
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas lead the leaderboard after scoring 25 out of 30 on Mariah Carey Night, ahead of Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach, Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson, and Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, who each scored 24. At the other end, Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson scored 13 and will want a bigger number on a night built around Bad Bunny’s Tití Me Preguntó. For the full elimination history and who is left, see our DWTS Season 35 eliminations tracker.
When and Where to Watch DWTS Super Bowl Night
| Detail | Info |
| Date | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 |
| Time | 8 to 10 p.m. ET |
| Channel | ABC |
| Streaming | Disney+ (episodes arrive on Hulu the next day) |
| Judges | Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli, with guest judge Joe Buck |
| Hosts | Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough |
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Super Bowl Night Scores and Results
The judges’ scores and the elimination will be added here after the show airs on October 13.
DWTS Super Bowl Night FAQ
When is Super Bowl Night on Dancing with the Stars?
Super Bowl Night is Week 5 of Season 35 and airs on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET on ABC.
Who is the guest judge on DWTS Super Bowl Night?
Joe Buck, the ESPN Monday Night Football announcer, is the guest judge.
What songs are on DWTS Super Bowl Night?
The couples dance to songs from past Super Bowl halftime shows, including Mi Gente, Hips Don’t Lie, Hot in Herre, Tití Me Preguntó, Yeah!, Uptown Funk, Bad Romance, Jenny From the Block, Only Girl (In the World), Squabble Up and The Time (Dirty Bit).
Who is dancing to Bad Romance on DWTS?
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy are dancing a Paso Doble to Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance.
Who is dancing a Tango on Super Bowl Night?
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas are dancing a Tango to Rihanna’s Only Girl (In the World).
How many couples are left on DWTS Season 35?
Eleven couples remain after Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong were eliminated in Week 4.
Where can I watch DWTS Super Bowl Night?
It airs on ABC and streams on Disney+, with episodes arriving on Hulu the following day.
This guide is based on ABC’s announcements and published news reports, and it is updated after the show airs.
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