'The Bachelorette' Makes Major 2026 Schedule Change for Taylor ...
The show's new schedule is far from what Bachelor Nation is used to.
www.swooon.comThe Bachelorette Season 22 is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on ABC, with Taylor Frankie Paul as the lead. The show will air on Sunday nights, marking a shift from its traditional January start and Monday night slot. If you’re in New York City, you can watch on ABC that evening or stream the next-day on Hulu, depending on your access.[1][2][3]
Key details
- Premiere date and time: March 22, 2026, at 8 PM ET/PT on ABC.[1]
- Lead: Taylor Frankie Paul (not a former contestant).[1]
- Schedule shift: Moves to March and Sundays rather than early January/Monday slot.[2][1]
- Viewing options: ABC TV or Hulu streaming the following day.[2]
Illustration of timeline
- Jan–early Mar 2026: The Bachelorette returns with Season 22 in March.
- March 22, 2026: Series premiere on ABC.
- Subsequent Sundays: New episodes air weekly.[2]
If you’d like, I can watch for any last-minute schedule changes or share streaming options for your location. Sources: EntertainmentNow confirms the March 22, 2026 premiere on ABC and Sunday 8/ET/PT time; IBTimes and Parade corroborate the March premiere and lead details.[1][2]