# 'American Idol' Season 23: Premiere date, time, judges, where to watch

Get ready to sing your heart out, America.  this Sunday.

## Season 23 of 'American Idol' returns to television with a new season on Sunday, March 9. Here's what to know about the two-hour premiere and how to watch it. Check out this story on usatoday.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/03/08/american-idol-season-23-how-to-watch/81990992007/

### When does 'American Idol' start? Season 23 premiere date

Season 23 of "American Idol" premieres Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

### Judges, host

Long-time judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are joined by Carrie Underwood this season.

The "Before He Cheats" singer is taking over for Katy Perry, who revealed that she was leaving the show to focus on music. Underwood, an "American Idol" alum, returns to the show about 20 years after she won the competitive singing competition.

### How to watch Season 23 of 'American Idol'

"American Idol" airs Sunday nights on ABC with episodes available to  the next day.

Viewers may also catch the show live on the ABC app or website along with live-streaming sites that allow viewers to watch in real-time.
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