Is “SNL ”New Tonight? What to Know About the Late-Night Comedy Sketch Series’ Season 52 Premiere
Is “SNL ”New Tonight? What to Know About the Late-Night Comedy Sketch Series’ Season 52 Premiere
Nicholas RiceSat, September 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC
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Jalen Brunson, Daniela, Lara Raj, Megan and Yoonchae of KATSEYE.Credit: Rosalind O'Connor/NBC; Kevin Mazur/Getty -
Saturday Night Live returns for its season 52 on Sept. 26
Jalen Brunson is serving as host and KATSEYE will perform as the musical guest
SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST on NBC
Saturday Night Live is back!
The late-night comedy sketch series returns for season 52 on Saturday, Sept. 26.
SNL’s cast this season includes Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Ashley Padilla, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Jane Wickline, Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska.
Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter join the cast as new additions, while Chloe Fineman recently exited in July “after 7 wonderful seasons” on the show.
Here, find everything you about the first episode of SNL‘s season 52.
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A throwback photo of ‘SNL’s Studio 8H.Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyIs there a new episode of SNL tonight?
Yes, SNL is new on Saturday, Sept. 26.
It is the first episode of season 52.
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Who is host and who is musical guest?
Jalen Brunson will serve as host, while KATSEYE will perform as the musical guest.
The New York Knicks player will make his hosting debut. The girl group — composed of Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung —will do the same.
What time does SNL air?
SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. EST / 8:30 p.m. PST.
Where can I watch SNL?
New episodes of SNL air live on NBC and Peacock on Saturdays, and they are later available to stream.
Who will host and perform on SNL next?
Dakota Johnson will host and Turnstile will perform as the musical guest during the Oct. 3 episode of SNL, while Shane Gillis will follow a week later on Oct. 10, with Rosalía joining him to perform musical guest duties.
Then on Oct. 31, Inde Navarrette will host SNL’s Halloween episode. She will be joined by Gracie Abrams, who will perform.
Saturday Night Live airs weekends on NBC.
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