Ways to watch Bad Bunny host the Season 51 premiere of ‘SNL’ for free

The season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live is set to air live from New York!

Following a major milestone of celebrating 50 years, the beloved sketch comedy series returns this summer with some cast changes.

In late August, it was announced that Devon Walker, Emile Wakim, Michael Longfellow, and Heidi Gardner wouldn’t be back for the new season. Then, in September, Ego Nwodim also revealed her departure from the show.

The cast features four newcomers: Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Calhane, Cam Patterson, and Veronica Slow Eccasca, along with one returning face.

The premiere, scheduled for October 4th at 11:30 PM on NBC, will be hosted by Bad Bunny. The rapper and actor, who has made several appearances on the show, will host for about eight hours. He first debuted as a musical guest in 2021, took dual roles as both host and musical guest in season 49, and returned for the “SNL50” concert and the final episode of season 50 in May.

Doja Cat will join as the musical guest, marking her first appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Upcoming Season 51 Details

If you don’t have cable, you can stream episodes of “Saturday Night Live” for free with a live TV service. DirectV is a great option—it offers a 5-day free trial, and plans start at $39.99 monthly, offering access to various channels, including NBC.

You can also catch “SNL” for free with the Peacock Premium Free Trial, which lasts 7 days before costing $16.99 a month. Peacock streams new episodes every Sunday morning.

Season 51 Cast Overview