Netflix launches Season 3 of Sweethearts: Dallas Cheerleaders

The third season of the Netflix documentary series "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" premiered on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with all seven episodes available for streaming. The season follows the elite cheerleading squad through the high-pressure audition process, training camp, and the entire 2025-2026 NFL season, a journey that began in the summer of 2025.

A central storyline involves the intense competition for a place on the team, with only six spots available for new candidates. The season also explores the increased public profile of the cheerleaders, a result of the show's popularity, which led to a Texas theater tour for the squad. This heightened fame is portrayed as a double-edged sword, bringing individual recognition alongside greater scrutiny.

Among the veterans returning is Reece Weaver, a popular member who grapples with balancing her dance commitments, her status as an influencer, and personal life plans with her husband. The season concludes with Reece's emotional decision to retire after three seasons, a move hinted at by her reduced social media presence about the squad prior to the season's release. In the finale, she tells senior director...