Host Jalen Brunson and Marcello Hernández (center) with musical guest Katseye during 'SNL' Promos on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Rosalind O'Connor/NBC via Getty Images If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission.
NBA Finals MVP and first-time Saturday Night Live host Jalen Brunson will help ring in the show’s 52nd season alongside musical guest KATSEYE, also making their SNL debut. Season 52 premieres on Sept. 26, at 8:30 p.m. PT/11:30 pm ET on NBC, available to stream live via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
livestream free with directv 5-day trialThe episode will also be simulcast on Peacock, and while the service doesn’t offer a free trial of its own, fans can claim two complimentary months of Peacock with any of DirecTV’s Signature packages, which also offer the aforementioned five-day free trial period.
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stream peacock and nbc free with directv 5-day trialAt a Glance: How to Watch SNL Season 52 Premiere With Jalen Brunson and KATSEYE
- When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 8:30 p.m. PT/11:30 pm ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Stream Online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock (also available through Peacock’s two-month free trial via DirecTV or Peacock’s seven-day free trial via Prime Video)
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Where to Watch Jalen Brunson Host SNL Season 52 Premiere: Date, Time, Channel
The new season premieres on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. PT/11:30 pm ET on NBC.
Where to Stream Jalen Brunson Host SNL Season 52 Premiere Live Online
Since SNL airs on NBC, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries said network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Weekly episodes are also available to stream live on Peacock, and while the streamer doesn’t offer a free trial directly, fans can get two months of free Peacock access (thanks to a limited-time promo) through any of DirecTV’s Signature packages, which also offer the standard five-day free trial.
get directv free trial with NBC and Peacock includedHere’s exactly how to claim DirecTV’s Peacock offer: Select your preferred signature package, then opt to add “Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium” where it instructs you to pick your add-ons. As indicated, you’ll automatically get two months of the Movies Extra Pack + Peacock included in your subscription (click here to see everything the add-on offers on top of Peacock). After two months, unless cancelled at any time, DirecTV’s Movies Extra Pack + Peacock will renew monthly at the then-prevailing rate.
get directv 5-day free trial + 2 free months of peacockFor another savvy streaming hack, a subscription to Peacock is available through Prime Video and unlike direct subscriptions on PeacockTV.com, Peacock on Prime Video offers a seven-day trial period for the Premium Plus plan. Following the trial, unless cancelled at any time, the subscription will continue at the standard rate.
get 7-day free trial of peacock via prime videoMore on each live TV streaming option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.
DIRECTV DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month Directv free trialNBC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the premiere at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo Fubo
One-day free trial; packages from $64.99 per month ($54.99 for first month) Fubo Free trialNBC is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a one-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.
Sling
Plans from per $19.99 per month Get SlingIn select markets, NBC is included in Sling’s budget-friendly Select plan, from $19.99 per month; Sling’s Blue plan, from $45.99 per month; and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month. Visit Sling.com to check station availability.
Hulu Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month Get Hulu + live TVWatch NBC with Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
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