Netflix renews Americas Sweethearts for Season 3 with 2026 debut

Netflix has renewed Americas Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for a third season, with production already underway and a 2026 debut targeted. The new episodes will follow the newly formed 2025 squad from auditions and training camp through the NFL season, under the familiar leadership of senior director Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammell. Emmy-winning director Greg Whiteley remains at the helm, continuing a year-round, unvarnished portrait of one of football’s most recognizable franchises.

The renewal underscores Netflix’s ongoing commitment to documenting the life of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders beyond gameday performances. The series has built a global fan base by stripping away the glossy image often associated with professional cheerleading and exposing the routines, sacrifices, and pressures that come with representing a high-profile franchise. The first two seasons have demonstrated strong international appeal, with Season 2 debuting to broad attention and landing among the top English-language titles in multiple countries.

Filming for Season 3 is already in progress after the Season 2 run highlighted the squad’s internal dynamics and the...