Coven Academy premieres Thursday, October 1 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT on Freeform. The first broadcast includes Episodes 1–4. Viewers who would rather stream the whole story can watch all 10 episodes the next day on Disney+, Hulu or Freeform On Demand.
October 1
8 p.m. EDT/PDT
Episodes 1–4
on Freeform
All 10 episodes
available to stream
The complete Coven Academy release schedule
The rollout looks unusual because Freeform is grouping several short chapters into three television events, while streaming services receive the complete season immediately after the premiere.
Broadcast and streaming at a glance
| DATE | TIME | WHAT RELEASES | WHERE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct. 1 | 8 p.m. EDT/PDT | Episodes 1–4 | Freeform |
| Fri, Oct. 2 | Next day | All 10 episodes | Disney+, Hulu and Freeform On Demand |
| Thu, Oct. 8 | 9 p.m. EDT/PDT | Episodes 5–7 | Freeform |
| Thu, Oct. 15 | 9 p.m. EDT/PDT | Episodes 8–10 · finale | Freeform |
Freeform lists its October schedule in EDT/PDT. Use your local television guide to confirm how the channel appears in your time zone. Programming is subject to change.
Where can you watch it?
Freeform
Episodes 1–4 air October 1 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT. The channel then airs Episodes 5–7 on October 8 and Episodes 8–10 on October 15, both at 9 p.m.
See Freeform’s official schedule ↗Disney+, Hulu or On Demand
Disney says the full season will be available the day after the Freeform premiere. That makes October 2 the faster route for anyone who wants all 10 episodes.
Read Disney+’s official guide ↗No. The full 10-episode season is scheduled to stream October 2.
The October 8 and October 15 dates matter only if you are following the Freeform television broadcasts.
What is Coven Academy about?
The series is set at an elite magic boarding school in New Orleans. Three teenage witches and their warlock classmates are pulled into old supernatural conflicts, dangerous secrets and complicated relationships. Disney describes the season as a set of fast-paced chapters designed for binge viewing.
Main cast
Briar, a New Yorker who learns she is a witch
Jake, a charismatic warlock with a dangerous edge
Sasha, an empath who can read minds
Tegan, a time-bending witch
Ollie, a newly turned vampire
Miss Graves, the head of the school
Devon Sawa also appears as special guest star Mr. Cole, a warlock professor. Tim Federle created the series and serves as an executive producer.
Quick answers
What time does Coven Academy premiere?
Thursday, October 1 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT on Freeform.
How many episodes air on premiere night?
Four. Freeform’s schedule lists Episodes 1–4 on October 1.
When will Coven Academy be on Disney+ and Hulu?
The full season is scheduled for October 2, the day after the Freeform premiere.
How many episodes are in Season 1?
Ten. Freeform’s broadcast schedule groups them as Episodes 1–4, 5–7 and 8–10.
Do I need cable to watch the whole season?
The official announcement says the full season will be available on Disney+, Hulu and Freeform On Demand on October 2. Subscription and regional availability can differ, so check the service available to you.
Official sources
- Freeform — 31 Nights of Halloween 2026 schedule
- Disney+ Press — premiere, streaming release, story and cast announcement
- Disney+ — Coven Academy release date and cast guide
Checked September 29, 2026. Freeform states that programming is subject to change. Next Up Guide is independent of Freeform, Disney+ and Hulu. Editorial graphics are original and do not reproduce series artwork or network logos.
