How, When & Where to Watch ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Season 12 – Premiering Thursday, July 9
“Celebrity Family Feud” Season 12 premieres Thursday, July 9, at 8 P.M. EDT on ABC, according to network scheduling. The season will stream the following day on Hulu and features celebrities competing to win $25,000 for charities of their choice.
When does Celebrity Family Feud Season 12 premiere?
The new season debuts Thursday, July 9, at 8 P.M. EDT on ABC. Viewers can access the episodes on Hulu starting the next day. Steve Harvey, an Emmy Award winner, actor, author, and stand-up comedian, returns as the host.
Who is competing in the new season?
The season features a variety of matchups across sports, music, and entertainment. According to the contestant list, the AFC Champions team—including Ray Lewis Jr., Terrell Suggs, Hines Ward, Melvin Blount, and Rodney Harrison—will face the NFC Champions team, featuring Michael Singletary, Isaac Bruce, Landon Dickerson, Amani Toomer, and Milton Williams.

Athletic competition continues with Team USA Women’s Hockey (Laila Edwards, Hilary Knight, Hannah Bilka, Cayla Barnes, and Caroline Harvey) facing Team USA Men’s Hockey (Griffin LaMarre, Jack Wallace, Declan Farmer, Connor Hellebuyck, and Dylan Larkin).
Musical and entertainment matchups include:
- “American Idol” Men (David Archuleta, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Jamal Roberts, and David Cook) vs. “American Idol” Women (Kellie Pickler, Lauren Spencer Smith, Abi Carter, Maddie Poppe, and Pia Toscano).
- Julie Bowen vs. Yvette Nicole Brown.
- Chris O’Donnell vs. Wayne Brady.
- Nicole Byer vs. Margaret Cho.
- Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports vs. Cooper Flagg.
- Steve Aoki vs. Joel Kim Booster.
- 2 Chainz vs. Eric André.
- Zac Brown and Kendra Scott vs. Mickey Guyton.
- Sheila E. vs. En Vogue.
- Kathy Hilton vs. Da Brat.
- Bow Wow vs. Rickey Smiley and his morning show family.
- Lisa Lisa vs. Taylor Dayne.
How does the game show work?
Produced by Fremantle, the show is led by showrunner and executive producer Myeshia Mizuno. Celebrities compete alongside family members or extended TV families to identify the most popular survey responses. The winning team secures $25,000 for their selected charity.
What happens next for the series?
Following the July 9 premiere, the series is likely to maintain its weekly broadcast schedule on ABC. The next day streaming window on Hulu could expand the show’s reach to digital-first audiences. Depending on the success of these specific matchups, future episodes may continue to feature themed competitions between sports leagues or reality show alumni.

Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Season 12 premiere of Celebrity Family Feud?
It premieres Thursday, July 9, at 8 P.M. EDT on ABC.
Where can I watch the show online?
The show streams on Hulu the day after it airs on ABC.
How much money can the celebrities win for charity?
Teams compete for a chance to win $25,000 for a charity of their choice.
Which celebrity matchup are you most looking forward to seeing?