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Sam Hartman Is The Bachelor Season 30: Who Is the NFL Quarterback, and When Does It Premiere?

By MayreDukaan Editorial TeamPublished 14 Nov 20262 min read

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Sam Hartman, a 27-year-old Washington Commanders quarterback who played at Wake Forest and Notre Dame, is the Season 30 lead. The premiere is March 21, 2027, on ABC.

ABC announced on November 13, 2026, that Sam Hartman, a 27-year-old Washington Commanders quarterback, will be the lead of The Bachelor Season 30. The season premieres Sunday, March 21, 2027, from 8 to 10 p.m. on ABC, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.

Fast facts

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Item	Detail
Lead	Sam Hartman, 27
Profession	Quarterback, Washington Commanders
College football	Wake Forest and Notre Dame
Premiere	Sunday, March 21, 2027, 8–10 p.m.
Network	ABC; next day on Hulu

Who is Sam Hartman?

According to ABC, Hartman is a quarterback on the Washington Commanders' roster and played college football at both Wake Forest and Notre Dame. A pro athlete as lead is not new for the franchise, but an active NFL player is unusual, which explains the surge of searches after the announcement.

We only include details ABC has confirmed. We have not listed his NFL statistics here because his role on the Commanders is as a roster quarterback and figures change weekly; check NFL.com or the Commanders' site for current numbers.

How to watch The Bachelor Season 30

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Live on ABC — through cable, satellite, a live-TV streaming service that carries your local ABC station, or a free over-the-air antenna.
Hulu — episodes are available the day after they air.
Hulu on Disney+ — for eligible US bundle subscribers, also the next day.

What else ABC has said

ABC has not yet announced the contestants. Casting announcements usually come closer to the premiere; we will update this page when ABC publishes them rather than creating a new article.

Key dates

Lead announced: November 13, 2026
Premiere: Sunday, March 21, 2027, 8 p.m. (check local listings for your time zone)

Frequently asked questions

Who is The Bachelor Season 30?

Sam Hartman, a 27-year-old Washington Commanders quarterback, ABC announced on Nov 13, 2026.

When does The Bachelor Season 30 premiere?

Sunday, March 21, 2027, 8–10 p.m. on ABC.

Where can I stream The Bachelor?

On Hulu the day after it airs, and on Hulu on Disney+ for eligible bundle subscribers.

Where did Sam Hartman play college football?

Wake Forest and Notre Dame.

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Sources

Facts last checked against these sources on Nov 13, 2026, 9:14 PM ET.

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