Is SNL New Tonight (September 26, 2026)? Host, Musical Guest, How To Watch

By Nina Starner Sept. 26, 2026 5:00 pm EST

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"Saturday Night Live" is back for its 52nd season, and you might have questions. How can you watch it? Who's hosting this week, and who will take over duties next week? Is there a good musical guest? We've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know about the September 26, 2026 episode of "Saturday Night Live," which just so happens to be its season premiere.

Is there a new episode of 'SNL' tonight?

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Yes, there is a new episode of "Saturday Night Live" on tonight, September 26, 2026 ... and again, it's the Season 52 premiere, so we can expect a lot of pomp and circumstance to celebrate the show's return.

Who is hosting 'SNL' tonight?

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New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, who recently earned himself and his team a championship ring and broke a 53-year losing streak, will host the Season 52 premiere. After he appeared at the Emmys alongside Knicks superfan and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" stalwart Mariska Hargitay in a pre-taped segment, we can't rule out that maybe his friend Hargitay might make an appearance. Also, athletes are ... interesting "Saturday Night Live" hosts. Sometimes they're wooden, and sometimes they're great. We'll see how Brunson does!

Who is the musical guest on 'SNL' tonight?

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Katseye will perform alongside Jalen Brunson on the Season 52 premiere of "Saturday Night Live." Called a "global girl group," Katseye is made up of Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung.

Who is the 'SNL' host and musical guest next week?

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Dakota Johnson will host the second episode of "Saturday Night Live" Season 52 to promote her upcoming film "Verity," based on a Colleen Hoover book (that isn't "It Ends With Us") that co-stars Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett. Turnstile will join her as the musical guest.