Netflix has renewed its Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders docuseries for Season 4, which will follow auditions, training camp and the 2026–27 NFL season.
Netflix Renews America’s Sweethearts for Season 4
August 22, 2026 – America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is officially returning for a fourth season. Netflix announced the renewal on August 20, giving fans another behind-the-scenes look at the highly competitive world of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
The renewal comes shortly after Season 3 premiered on June 16 and continued the series’ focus on auditions, training and the personal lives of women competing for a place on the squad. The fourth season will again follow the team through another full cycle, from the audition process to the NFL season.
The announcement also confirms that the docuseries will continue under Emmy Award-winning director and executive producer Greg Whiteley, who has emphasized the importance of getting beyond the performances to explore the individual women behind the uniforms.
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The New Season Will Follow the 2026–27 Squad
Season 4 will center on the newly formed 2026 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders team and follow the group throughout the 2026–27 NFL season.
That means viewers can expect the familiar progression that has defined the series so far: highly competitive auditions, the pressure of training camp, roster decisions and the demands of performing throughout the football season. The show will continue offering personal access to the women while documenting the work required to earn and maintain a place on the squad.
The structure gives the upcoming season a clear timeline without giving away which candidates will ultimately make the team. As with previous seasons, the competition itself is expected to be a major part of the story.
Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell Will Return
The series will continue to feature Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders senior director Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammell, two of the most recognizable figures in the program.
Finglass has described each season as an opportunity to showcase the team’s talent, dedication and individuality. She also emphasized the inspirational side of the series, particularly its ability to encourage young performers who dream of becoming professional cheerleaders.
Their continued involvement gives Season 4 the same leadership structure viewers have seen throughout the documentary series, while the new roster will bring its own personalities and challenges.
Greg Whiteley Wants to Go Beyond the Performance
Whiteley has explained that one of the most rewarding parts of making the series is gradually getting closer to the women themselves rather than focusing only on their performances.
“Every season we get a little further past the performance and closer to the person,” Whiteley said in the renewal announcement. He added that the willingness of the women to share more of their individual journeys comes from trust built over years of filming.
That approach has become one of the defining features of America’s Sweethearts. While dance and football remain central to the series, the documentary also explores relationships, confidence, career decisions, setbacks and the emotional pressure that comes with competing at such a high level.
Season 3 Set the Stage for More Stories
The renewal follows a third season that introduced another wave of candidates and veteran cheerleaders to viewers. Season 3 also showed how the popularity of the Netflix series itself is beginning to influence the audition process.
Some women auditioned after being inspired by watching previous seasons, a development that demonstrates how much the docuseries has expanded the profile of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders beyond their traditional fan base.
Season 3 also ended with a major change for longtime viewers when Reece Weaver announced her departure from the squad after three seasons. She has since begun pursuing new opportunities, including a Broadway debut in Chicago.
The Series Continues to Expand Its Audience
The growing interest around America’s Sweethearts has helped turn the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders into an even more visible part of Netflix’s unscripted programming.
The first season spent four weeks in Netflix’s global Top 10 English-language chart, while the second season entered the Top 10 in 19 countries. Season 3 continued that momentum while introducing new candidates who had specifically been motivated to audition after watching the show.
That growing audience also means Season 4 arrives with more attention than earlier installments. Viewers now recognize returning leaders, follow individual cheerleaders online and have a stronger understanding of how difficult it is to earn a place on the team.
What Will Season 4 Actually Show?
The central focus has already been confirmed: the 2026–27 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders season.
That means the new episodes will document auditions as candidates compete for positions, followed by training camp and the regular NFL schedule. The series is also expected to maintain its personal, documentary-style storytelling rather than functioning as a conventional sports program.
However, Netflix has not yet revealed which individual cheerleaders will receive the most screen time. With the new squad now forming, those stories will emerge as production continues.
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When Will Season 4 Premiere?
Season 4 is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2027, but the streamer has not announced an exact release date.
The timing follows the show’s established pattern of documenting a cheerleading season and then bringing that material to viewers after the season’s major events have unfolded. For now, audiences will have to wait for Netflix to reveal when the new episodes will arrive.
In the meantime, all seven episodes of Season 3 remain available to stream on Netflix.
Final Thoughts
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is officially coming back for another season, with Season 4 set to follow the 2026–27 squad from competitive auditions through training camp and the NFL season.
The new installment will retain the familiar creative team and leadership while introducing a fresh group of cheerleaders and personal stories. With a 2027 premiere confirmed but no exact date announced yet, fans already know the next chapter will once again go beyond the performances to show what it takes to become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
FAQs
Has America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders been renewed for Season 4?
Yes. Netflix officially renewed the series for a fourth season on August 20, 2026.
What will Season 4 of America’s Sweethearts cover?
Season 4 will follow the 2026–27 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders through auditions, training camp and the full NFL season.
When will Season 4 premiere?
Netflix has confirmed a 2027 premiere but has not announced a specific release date.
Will Kelli Finglass return for Season 4?
Yes. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders senior director Kelli Finglass will continue to be part of the series, alongside head choreographer Judy Trammell.
Is Reece Weaver returning for Season 4?
No. Weaver announced her departure from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders after three seasons and is pursuing new opportunities, including a Broadway debut in Chicago.
Published by HOLR Magazine