'SNL' musical guest Noah Kahan, host Matt Damon and cast member Ben Marshall during Promos on May 7, 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.
The Odyssey star is set for his third SNL hosting gig alongside musical guest Noah Kahan, returning for his second Saturday Night Live go-around. The Matt Damon-hosted episode airs live on May 9, at 8:30 p.m. PT/11:30 p.m. ET on NBC, and can be livestreamed on any streaming service that carries the network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
stream free with directv 5-day trialAs always, the episode will also livestream on Peacock (however the streamer does not offer a free trial).
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At a Glance: How to Watch Saturday Night Live With Matt Damon and Noah Kahan
- When: Saturday, May 9, 8:30 p.m. PT/11:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Stream Online: DirecTV, Peacock, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
How to Watch Matt Damon and Noah Kahan on Saturday Night Live: Air Date and Time
Matt Damon is set to host alongside musical guest Noah Kahan on the season 51 episode of SNL on Saturday, May 9, at 8:30 p.m. PT/11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
Where to Stream SNL Online Free
Since SNL it’s broadcast on NBC, cord-cutters can stream it live via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling or Hulu + Live TV. It will also livestream on Peacock, however the streamer does not offer a trial period.
Learn more about each option (and their free trials and new subscriber discounts) below.
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 is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch Saturday’s episode 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.
NBCUniversal Peacock
Starting at $10.99 per month Get PeacockPeacock is the official streaming home of SNL. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-supported Peacock Premium package for $10.99 monthly (or $109.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus plan is $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 yearly).
While the streaming service doesn’t offer a free trial directly, deal-savvy streamers can enjoy free Peacock access through partner subscriptions, including Instacart+ and Walmart+, which both include Peacock Premium in their membership. Plus, since both Instacart+ and Walmart+ offer free trials — 14 days for Instacart+ and 30 days for Walmart+ — members can stream Peacock (and therefore, the latest SNL episode) at no cost during the trial period.
Learn more about Walmart+ streaming offers here and the best Peacock subscription deals here.
Sling
Half off first month for select plans Get SlingNBC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month.
For the best bang for your buck, opt for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which provides everything both the Orange and Blue plans have to offer, starting at $60.99 monthly.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+Watch NBC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
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