SNL 2026 Schedule: Hosts, Musical Guests, and Air Dates

Confirmed SNL 2026 Schedule, The Historic 1,000th Episode Milestone, Winter Olympics Hiatus & Return Date, Major Cast Changes: Life After Bowen Yang

Saturday Night Live is officially back for the 2026 stretch of its historic 51st season. After a short winter break following the star-studded holiday episode with Ariana Grande and Cher, the crew is returning to Studio 8H in mid-January.

NBC has locked in the first few dates for early 2026, and it looks like fans are in for some massive milestones. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming lineup.

Confirmed SNL 2026 Schedule

January 17, 2026

• Host: Finn Wolfhard

• Musical Guest: A$AP Rocky

• Notes: Wolfhard makes his hosting debut, while A$AP Rocky appears as a musical guest for the first time.

January 24, 2026

• Host: Teyana Taylor

• Musical Guest: Geese

• Notes: Air date confirmed, lineup to be announced.

January 31, 2026

• Host: Alexander Skarsgard

• Musical Guest: Cardi B

• Notes: This episode marks SNL’s 1,000th episode, a major milestone for the series.

February 2026

• Status: HIATUS

• Notes: The show goes on break due to NBC’s coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics (February 6–22).

February 28, 2026

• Host: TBA

• Musical Guest: TBA

• Notes: Expected return following the Olympic break.

The Historic 1,000th Episode Milestone

The biggest date on the calendar right now is January 31, 2026. This marks SNL’s 1,000th episode, a feat very few shows in television history ever achieve. While the host and musical guest are still being kept secret, industry rumors suggest a "Homecoming" theme featuring legacy cast members and surprise cameos from the show’s legendary past.

2026 Winter Olympics Hiatus

If you notice the show missing from your TV in mid-February, don't worry—it’s just on a temporary break. NBC will be shifting its focus to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics from February 6 to February 22. SNL will resume its regular live broadcasts on February 28.

Major Cast Changes: Season 51 Updates

This winter run feels a bit different as it marks the first set of episodes without Bowen Yang. The fan-favorite comedian officially wrapped up his run during the 2025 Christmas special. As the new cast finds its rhythm, all eyes are on the Season 51 finale, which is currently slated for May 16, 2026.

Read More: New on Hulu January 2026: Full List of Movies and Shows

How to Watch SNL in 2026

• Live Broadcast: Tune in every Saturday at 11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT on NBC.

• Streaming: If you miss the live show, you can catch the full episode and individual sketches the next day on Peacock.

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