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Everything to Know About SNL UK Season 2: Premiere Date, Cast, Schedule

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By Chris Phelan
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Key Takeaways

  • Saturday Night Live UK Season 2 premieres on September 12, 2026, in the UK and streams on Peacock in the U.S. on September 13.
  • All 11 original cast members are returning for Season 2, with new episodes scheduled weekly through October 24, 2026, and additional episodes planned for 2027.
  • Hosts and Musical Guests for SNL UK Season 2 are to be announced.

Exactly one month out from its premiere, Saturday Night Live UK has revealed its upcoming Season 2 schedule — as well as great news for fans of freshman cast.

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After a successful inaugural season featuring hosts including Tina Fey, Hannah Waddingham, and The Burbs' star Jack Whitehall, and a very British-style dedication to pushing the comedic envelope, SNL UK Season 2 premieres on September 12. Six new episodes will air in 2026, and you'll be able to stream them all on Peacock in the U.S.

Keep reading for all the details on Saturday Night Live UK's second season.

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When does SNL UK Season 2 premiere?

SNL UK Season 2 premieres on September 12 on Sky TV and NOW in the United Kingdom.

Jamie Dornan holding a gun during a sketch on Saturday Night Live UK Show 2.

Where can I watch Saturday Night Live UK in the U.S.? 

New episodes be available to stream on Peacock in the United States on Sunday evening.

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Ania Magliano, Jimmy Fallon, and Paddy Young hold hands during Saturday Night Live UK Show 5.

Is there a trailer for SNL UK Season 2?

Yes! Watch the official Season 2 trailer here.

When do new episodes of SNL UK come out?

Season 2 kicks off on September 12, 2026. Here's the schedule for the first six episodes of the season, with additional episodes scheduled for 2027:

  • September 12
  • September 19
  • September 26
  • October 10
  • October 17
  • October 24

Hosts and Musical Guests will be revealed at a later date.

Who is in Saturday Night Live UK's Season 2 cast?

The SNL cast posing in front of a cream backdrop.

The band's getting back together: All 11 original SNL UK cast members will be back for Season 2.

Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young are confirmed to take the stage for their sophomore season.

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Where is Saturday Night Live UK taped?

SNL UK is filmed at the historic Television Center 1 Studio in White City, West London, sharing the same production facilities as popular series like The Graham Norton Show.

Stream all of Saturday Night Live U.K. Season 1 on Peacock anytime.