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It’s Saturday night once more, and we’re tuning in live from New York!
Following a brief hiatus with reruns, Saturday Night Live is back in action, kicking off the last trio of episodes for its 51st season. Tonight (May 2), the show welcomes a new host: Olivia Rodrigo, making her debut in this role!
Although this marks Rodrigo’s first appearance as host, she’s no stranger to the SNL stage. The acclaimed artist graced the show as a musical guest during Adam Driver’s episode in Season 49, dazzling audiences with her performances of “Vampire” and “All-American Bitch.” She even ventured into sketches with a memorable spot in “Tiny-Ass Bag.”
As Rodrigo takes center stage tonight, the question remains: who will be the final two hosts for Season 51? Here’s the scoop you need.
Is SNL New Tonight (May 2)?
Indeed, SNL makes its comeback with fresh episodes starting tonight at 11:30 p.m. ET, available on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Who’s Hosting SNL Tonight?
Olivia Rodrigo is pulling double duty tonight as host and musical guest.
Saturday Night Live 2026 Schedule:
Tonight’s SNL is the first of the final three installments of the season. Matt Damon takes the stage next week, followed by Will Ferrell’s return to 8H for the season finale.
- May 9: Matt Damon with musical guest Noah Kahan
- May 16: Will Ferrell with musical guest Paul McCartney
Where To Watch Saturday Night Live:
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch SNL live on NBC, the NBC app, or NBC.com.
The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans start at $49.99/month.
You can also stream new episodes of Saturday Night Live on Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Peacock, or Sling TV (in select markets). YouTube TV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
Is Saturday Night Live On Hulu?
Nope. While you can watch the show live or on demand via Hulu + Live TV, SNL isn’t available for next-day streaming on the platform.
Can I Watch Saturday Night Live on Peacock?
You can stream new episodes of SNL live or on demand on Peacock. Tonight’s Olivia Rodrigo-hosted offering will be available to watch on demand on Peacock beginning Sunday, May 3.
The next new episode of SNL airs Saturday, May 2, 2026, on NBC.