- SNL has announced hosts and musical guests for three consecutive January 2026 episodes.
- Jan. 17: Finn Wolfhard hosts with musical guest A$AP Rocky.
- Jan. 24: Teyana Taylor makes her hosting debut; musical guest Geese.
- Jan. 31: Alexander Skarsgård hosts for the first time; Cardi B returns as musical guest.
SNL tonight: January schedule revealed
Saturday Night Live unveiled its January 2026 lineup on Jan. 7, announcing three back-to-back episodes scheduled for Studio 8H. Fans tuning into SNL tonight will see a mix of actors making hosting debuts, established musicians, and returning pop stars.
Who’s hosting and performing
Jan. 17 — Finn Wolfhard / A$AP Rocky
Finn Wolfhard, known for Stranger Things and his work in music, will host the Jan. 17 episode with A$AP Rocky as the musical guest. The episode pairs a rising young actor with a high-profile rapper, promising a blend of pop-culture sketches and musical moments.
Jan. 24 — Teyana Taylor / Geese
On Jan. 24, Teyana Taylor will make her SNL hosting debut amid awards-season attention for her film One Battle After Another. The indie rock band Geese will serve as the musical guest. Expect Taylor’s episode to spotlight both her acting and music ties.
Jan. 31 — Alexander Skarsgård / Cardi B
Alexander Skarsgård will host for the first time on Jan. 31. The actor, who appears in the upcoming Charli XCX film The Moment, will be joined by Cardi B as musical guest. This marks Cardi B’s return to SNL after recent promotion around her album Am I the Drama?.
Context: SNL returns after a star-studded winter finale
The January episodes follow a December winter finale hosted by Ariana Grande. That episode featured Cher as musical guest and featured a notable on-air farewell to longtime cast member Bowen Yang, who departed after seven seasons.
Quick SNL January lineup (dates)
- Jan. 17 — Finn Wolfhard / A$AP Rocky
- Jan. 24 — Teyana Taylor / Geese
- Jan. 31 — Alexander Skarsgård / Cardi B
What to expect
Each episode brings a different host’s comedic voice and a distinct musical tone. Wolfhard’s episode may appeal to younger viewers and genre fans, Taylor’s night could highlight her Oscar-season profile and performance chops, and Skarsgård’s episode pairs a Hollywood leading man with mainstream rap star energy from Cardi B.
For viewers looking for SNL tonight updates, the show’s official page on NBC (https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live) will carry episode details and watch options as air dates approach. Stay tuned to find promo clips, cast lineups, and sketches released ahead of each broadcast.
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