"American Idol" Season 24 is scheduled to premiere in 2026, maintaining its familiar Sunday night time slot at 8 PM Eastern Time. Although the exact premiere date has not yet been disclosed, it is likely to premiere in February or March 2026, based on previous seasons on ABC.

For reference, Season 23 premiered on March 9, 2025, at 8 PM ET on ABC, with a special preview episode airing on March 2, 2025, after The Oscars telecast.

So, if you are looking for when "American Idol" generally comes on, you can expect new episodes on Sunday evenings at 8 PM ET on ABC. The next season (Season 24) is expected similarly on Sunday nights starting early 2026.