Is SNL New Tonight (September 26, 2026)? Host, Musical Guest, Episode Details

Saturday Night Live is back for its 52nd season, premiering tonight with a fresh and dynamic lineup. Will Ferrell, who hosted the show for his sixth time last season, returns as host and series regular. He'll be joined by first-time host Jalen Brunson, the NBA champion and New York legend, in what is sure to be an exciting debut. Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline have been promoted to repertory players, while former cast members Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman, and Martin Herlihy have exited the show.

The new season will feature two musical guests: the LA-based band KATSEYE and American rock band Turnstile. KATSEYE, consisting of Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, and Yoonchae Jeung, will make their SNL debut, while Turnstile will be performing for their first appearance on the show. This season's musical guests are a welcome addition, showcasing the diversity and talent of SNL's annual line-up.

The episode also promises a lighthearted take on basketball culture, with cast members parodying hardcore fans who interrupt host Brunson with unbridled praise and cringe-inducing questions. Dakota Johnson, who will host the October 3 episode just after the release of her film Verity, rounds out the host schedule for the coming weeks.

No matter how you choose to catch up on missed episodes, SNL makes it easy. The series has been running since 1975, airing live on NBC every Saturday night at 11:30 p.m. ET (10:30 p.m. CT and 8:30 p.m. PT). For those who miss a new episode live, it's readily available to stream live on Peacock, and sketches are also posted on YouTube shortly after airing. Episodes that viewers miss entirely can be found uploaded in full on Peacock early Sunday mornings.