There’s no telling what awaits inside Studio 8H , and the only way to experience it for yourself would be to enter the SNL ticket lottery .

The iconic series just celebrated its golden anniversary with plenty of notable moments — the return of OG cast members, Timothée Chalamet double duty , a Bad Bunny performance, and but of course, Domingo . (If you know, you know.)

With that in mind, you certainly can’t miss out on the 2025-2026 season. Why not try for that bucket list moment?!

Season 51 will kick off on Saturday, October 4th. Though the host and musical guest are still TBD, you should mark your calendars accordingly, of course.

When is the SNL ticket lottery?

August is the time to snag a spot: The lottery will open at 12am ET on August 1st, 2025 and run u

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