After celebrating their 50th Season milestone, “Saturday Night Live” returns with its Season 51 premiere hosted by Bad Bunny and featuring musical guest Doja Cat, airing Saturday, October 4 (10/4/2025), at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

Cord-cutters can watch live on Fubo (5-day free trial) , DirecTV (5-day free trial) and other live-streaming services listed below. Stream Free on Fubo

Where to watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ live and on-demand for free

Viewers without traditional cable can still watch “Saturday Night Live” live and on demand for free using free trials from streaming services like Fubo (5-day free trial) and DirecTV (5-day free trial) .

Sling (half off first month) also carries NBC in select markets. Streaming Service Free Trial Promotion Price (Monthly) Fubo Yes- 5 d

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