From Rolling Stone · Jonathan Zavaleta · · 1m
SNL Season 52 Premiere with Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson hosts SNL Season 52 premiere with Katseye.
In brief
Jalen Brunson hosts SNL Season 52 premiere with Katseye. Jalen Brunson hosts SNL Season 52 premiere with Katseye on NBC at 11:29 p.m. ET/PT. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
SNL Season 52 Premiere
Saturday Night Live returns for Season 52 with host Jalen Brunson and musical guest Katseye.
Air Date and Time
The season premiere airs on NBC at 11:29 p.m. et/pt on September 26, 2026.
Streaming Options
Full episodes stream live on Peacock and are available the next day; free trials for DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV offer NBC access.
Jalen Brunson's Debut
Brunson is the first athlete to host SNL since Travis Kelce in 2023 and only the fifth NBA player ever to host.
Katseye's Background
Katseye has lineup changes with Manon Bannerman on hiatus since February and Sophia Laforteza taking a break for personal health and wellness.
New Cast Members
Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter join the cast, while Jane Wickline and Ashley Padilla become repertory players.
What to remember
Jalen Brunson hosts SNL Season 52 premiere with Katseye on NBC at 11:29 p.m. ET/PT.
