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You can watch Saturday Night Live (SNL) live on NBC and stream it on several major platforms, with most new episodes also available on Peacock the next day.

Where to watch SNL (live + next-day)

  • NBC (traditional TV in the U.S.)
    • New episodes air live on Saturday nights at 11:30 p.m. ET on the NBC broadcast network.
  • Peacock (U.S. streaming)
    • Streams SNL live in many U.S. markets (with the higher-tier plan) and offers episodes on‑demand after they air.
  • Live TV streaming services that include NBC
    • Options commonly listed: Sling TV (Blue), Fubo, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV, in regions where NBC is carried.
  • Canada, U.K., elsewhere
    • In some countries, SNL airs on local partners (for example, Global TV in Canada or Sky Comedy in the U.K.) or via services that carry NBC or local rights; exact options vary by region.

Where to stream SNL on‑demand

  • Peacock (library of episodes and clips)
    • Hosts recent episodes and curated older content; also posts sketch clips quickly after broadcast.
  • NBC digital platforms
    • The official NBC and SNL sites/apps share many sketches and sometimes full episodes with ads after broadcast.
  • YouTube (official SNL channel)
    • Offers a large selection of sketches from recent and classic seasons, plus compilations and highlights.
  • Purchase options
    • Individual episodes or seasons can be bought on platforms like Apple TV and Amazon Video in some regions.

If you’re outside the U.S.

Availability depends a lot on local rights, but common patterns include:

  1. A local TV channel (or cable channel) that has SNL rights and airs it weekly.
  2. A local streaming service (or a global service operating locally) that carries NBC or an SNL package.
  3. The official SNL YouTube channel , which is usually the easiest global option for sketches, even when full episodes aren’t licensed in your country.

Quick FAQ style notes

  • Best “all‑rounder” for many U.S. viewers: a live‑TV streaming bundle (like Sling or Fubo) plus Peacock for on‑demand access.
  • Free-ish ways:
    • Free trials on live TV services that include NBC, when available.
* Official SNL clips on YouTube and NBC’s site/app (ad‑supported).

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