Fans now have another season to look forward to
A perfectly-scored Netflix reality series has been renewed for a third season – and fans don’t have too long to wait.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders follows the gruelling process dancers endure in order to make it onto the cheerleading squad for one of the NFL’s biggest teams, the Dallas Cowboys.
The Emmy Award-winning show also delves into the personal lives of the athletes, including their health battles, highs and lows and friendships.
Its second season premiered on Netflix in June this year and quickly became one of the top 10 most-watched English language TV shows across 19 countries, including the US. The show also boasts a 100 per cent Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score.
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Now, a third season has been announced which will land in 2026. While an exact release date is yet to be shared, Netflix has revealed what fans can expect from the series.
It is set to follow the newly-formed 2025 squad, from auditions and training camp through to the football season which is just about to kick off. Senior director Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammell are also back for the new instalment.
Announcing the new season, cheerleader Charly Barby showed viewers around the dressing room. “Roll call! Who’s all here? Abby’s here, Ariel’s here and Kelly’s here. And you know who else is here?” she teased, spinning around the camera to reveal Netflix’s film crew. “Yup, Season 3 is back, let’s go!”
Fans of the series were quick to flock to the comments under the announcement to celebrate the news, with one eager viewer penning: “Literally my fave Netflix show,” while another shared: “YESSS! Binge watching round 3.”
A third called for “more screen time with Reece” in the upcoming season, while someone else pleaded: “More than 7 episodes please.”
“Not even been that long since I finished series 2. Can’t wait for series 3,” said a fifth Netflix fan, as another begged producers to: “Please show more rehearsals this upcoming season. Missed seeing the guest choreographers and each team dancing during rehearsals.”
The show’s director Greg Whiteley told Netflix’s Tudum: “The world of D.C.C. is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to stories to be told,” adding: “I’m grateful our crew has another season to keep telling them.”
Seasons 1 and 2 of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are now streaming on Netflix. Season 3 will land in 2026.
