You can watch Saturday Night Live UK in the UK mainly via Sky and NOW, plus the US run via Peacock if you’re using US services.

Where you can watch SNL UK (UK viewers)

  • Sky TV (linear channel) – New Saturday Night Live UK episodes air live on Sky (often Sky One / Sky Comedy, depending on your package), on Saturday nights.
  • Sky Go app – If you’re a Sky customer, you can stream episodes live or on-demand via the Sky Go app on phones, tablets, or laptops.
  • NOW Entertainment Membership – If you don’t have a full Sky TV contract, you can stream Saturday Night Live UK on NOW with an Entertainment Membership; episodes are available live on Saturday nights and on-demand afterwards.

In practice, for most people in the UK asking “where can I watch Saturday Night Live UK,” the straightforward answer is: either a Sky TV subscription (including Sky Go) or a NOW Entertainment Membership.

Watching SNL UK outside the UK

  • Peacock (US) – In the US, Saturday Night Live UK is released on Peacock after the UK broadcast, as part of NBCUniversal’s streaming lineup.
  • Guides for international viewing – Some streaming guides recommend using a VPN plus UK services (Sky/NOW) if you’re abroad and already have a UK subscription, though you should always check terms of service in your region.

Quick step-by-step (UK)

  1. Decide whether you prefer a normal Sky TV package or flexible streaming via NOW.
  1.  * If you have Sky: log into Sky Go and search for “Saturday Night Live UK”.

 * If you use NOW: buy/activate an Entertainment Membership, then search “Saturday Night Live UK” and either watch live on Saturdays or catch up on-demand.

Mini FAQ

  • Is it free anywhere in the UK?
    Not currently; you need either a paid Sky package (with Sky Go access) or a paid NOW Entertainment Membership.
  • Is this different from the US Saturday Night Live?
    Yes: Saturday Night Live UK is a British version filmed in London with UK- focused sketches, but it keeps the classic SNL format of a weekly host, musical guest, and live sketches.

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