What Time Does Strictly Start Tonight? Halloween Special Time and Where to Watch

What time does Strictly start tonight?

Strictly Come Dancing starts at 6:30pm on Saturday 31 October 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The Halloween Special runs until 8:30pm. It is the first-ever triple dance-off, with three couples in the dance-off this week.

The results show airs on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 7:10pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, running until 8:00pm.

Strictly’s start time varies from week to week, so always check the BBC One listings before the show. This week’s times are confirmed in the BBC One listings.

Strictly Come Dancing schedule this week

Show	Date	Time	Channel
Live show — Halloween Special	Saturday 31 October 2026	6:30pm–8:30pm	BBC One
Results show	Sunday 1 November 2026	7:10pm–8:00pm	BBC One

How to watch Strictly

• Live: BBC One at 6:30pm on Saturday.
• Catch-up and on demand: BBC iPlayer — the episode is available to stream after it airs.
• Results show: BBC One on Sunday at 7:10pm, also on BBC iPlayer.

What happens in the Halloween Special?

The remaining couples perform Halloween-themed routines in the live show on Saturday 31 October. For the first time in the show’s history, three couples face the dance-off instead of the usual two, and the judges will decide who leaves in the results show on Sunday.

Strictly start times so far this series

Strictly Come Dancing series 24 launched on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 7:25pm. Since then the live show has started at different times depending on the week — 6:15pm in weeks 2 and 3, and 6:30pm in weeks 5 and 6. There is no fixed weekly start time, which is why the listings are worth checking each Saturday.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Strictly start tonight?
The Halloween Special starts at 6:30pm on Saturday 31 October 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

What channel is Strictly on?
BBC One. It is also available to stream live and on catch-up on BBC iPlayer.

When is the Strictly results show?
The results show airs on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 7:10pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

How long is the Halloween Special?
Two hours — 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Saturday 31 October 2026.

Can I watch Strictly on catch-up?
Yes. Episodes are available on BBC iPlayer after they air on BBC One.