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In the United States, you can watch Saturday Night Live Season 52 live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT, or stream it live on Peacock. Peacock also lists Season 52 episodes on demand. Outside the U.S., Peacock says your device must be physically in the United States to stream; check your local broadcaster or licensed streaming services for availability in your country.
How to watch SNL Season 52 live in the United States
NBC’s announced broadcast time is 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT, and NBCUniversal says the show also streams live on Peacock. Check your local NBC station listing for its schedule in your area. NBCUniversal’s Season 52 announcement and Peacock’s SNL page list the viewing options.
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Stream Season 52 episodes on Peacock
Peacock lists the Season 52 premiere and says its library includes all 52 seasons of Saturday Night Live. Its show page directs viewers to sign up to stream episodes. The premiere, listed as September 26, 2026, features Jalen Brunson with KATSEYE and has a listed runtime of 69 minutes. See the SNL season and episode listings on Peacock.
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Peacock’s page displays Select, Premium, and Premium Plus plans, but plan features and prices can change. Check the current plan details and confirm which tier provides the live stream before subscribing; the season listing alone does not establish that every tier includes live SNL.
Can you watch SNL Season 52 from outside the U.S.?
Peacock’s territory notice says, “Your device must physically be located in the US to stream,” and that Peacock is “not yet available in your territory.” A U.S. Peacock account therefore does not, by itself, establish that you can stream from another country. The reviewed official listings do not identify an alternative provider for any particular country. Check local TV listings and licensed streaming services where you live. Peacock’s SNL page carries the service availability notice.
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NBCUniversal announced the following opening episodes. This is the announced opening schedule, not a complete season calendar; check updated official listings for later dates and guests. NBCUniversal’s announcement also says the show returns October 31 after a two-week break.
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- 12 DVDs of the best episodes from Seasons 1-5. Plus a 28-Page Collector’s Book telling the story of the show and cast
- 33 episodes with the original groundbreaking, irreverent, hilarious cast. Plus rare footage of the cast, including screen tests and interviews
- All-time classic sketches including “Land Shark,” “Word Association,” “The Killer Bees,” “Super Bass-o-Matic,” “Weekend Update,” and so many more
- Iconic characters including Coneheads, Samurai, Emily Litella, Chevy Chase as President Ford, Shower Mike, The Blues Brothers, Baba Wawa, and more! You'll also recieve special episodes including Chevy Chase's return to SNL with music icon Billy Joel, plus the historic 100th episode!
- Guest Hosts include George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Candice Bergen, Paul Simon, and more
| Date | Host | Musical guest |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2026 | Jalen Brunson | KATSEYE |
| October 3, 2026 | Dakota Johnson | Turnstile |
| October 10, 2026 | Shane Gillis | Rosalía |
| October 31, 2026 | Inde Navarrette | Gracie Abrams |
NBCUniversal’s September 16 cast announcement adds featured players Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter. Read the cast announcement.
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