The fifty-first season of the American sketch comedy late night television program Saturday Night Live premiered on October 4, 2025 on NBC and Peacock during the 2025–26 television season, with host Bad Bunny and musical guest Doja Cat, and concluded on May 16, 2026 with host Will Ferrell and musical guest Paul McCartney. In the season, the series reached a milestone: airing its 1,000th episode, on January 31, 2026, with host Alexander Skarsgård and musical guest Cardi B. 20 episodes, October 4, 2025 – May 16, 2026. Wiki link