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.
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.
The episode will also be available to stream the day after on Peacock.
What are the differences between the streaming services?
Fubo – Fubo offers one of the widest selections of channels among live TV streaming services. More than 220 channels, including all the sports and entertainment you love, plus sports add-ons for those niche networks you rely on, and it all starts with a 5-day free trial and $30 off the first month of service.
DirecTV – Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV starts at $34.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs.
Sling – One of the best deals in live TV streaming at just $45.99/month, offering customizable channel lineups for sports, news and entertainment. Now, Sling adds even more value with passes that let you stream live TV without a subscription: just $4.99 for a day, $9.99 for the weekend or $14.99 for a full week. These one-time payments are perfect if you just want to watch a single show, live game or special event. No commitment, no auto-renewal, just affordable access when you need it.
Who is hosting the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 51 premiere?
Bad Bunny returns to “Saturday Night Live” this weekend to host the Season 51 premiere, his second time since debuting in 2023 as a musical guest.
The Puerto Rican artist recently made headlines as the newly announced headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, becoming the first solo Latin male to lead the event.
A three-time Grammy winner, Bad Bunny rose to global fame with hits like “I Like It,” “Mía” and “Dakiti,” and has topped the Billboard 200 with albums including “YHLQMDLG,” “Un Verano Sin Ti” and his latest, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.”
Who is the musical guest for the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 51 premiere?
Doja Cat will make her “Saturday Night Live” debut this week. The Grammy Award-winning singer is best known for her hit albums “Hot Pink,” “Planet Her” and 2023’s “Scarlet.”
Her latest album, “Vie,” released on September 26, sees her return to pop and includes the singles “Jealous Type” and “Gorgeous.”