Jalen Brunson to Host ‘SNL’ as Katseye and Rosalía Join Lineup

NBA champion Jalen Brunson headlines 'SNL' season opener with Katseye and Rosalía performing. Full lineup revealed.

September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — NBA champion Jalen Brunson will make his debut as a host on ‘Saturday Night Live’ when the show returns later this month, marking a major milestone in his career.

Brunson, who led the New York Knicks to their first championship in 53 years this summer, will take the stage on September 26 with pop group Katseye as the musical guest. His appearance follows a historic season for the Knicks, who ended decades of playoff drought with a thrilling title run.

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The SNL lineup continues with Dakota Johnson hosting on October 3, featuring Turnstile as the musical guest. Shane Gillis returns for his third hosting gig on October 10, joined by Rosalía for her second performance. The show will also feature Inde Navarrette, star of the horror film Obsession, making her hosting debut on Halloween night. The NBC sketch comedy airs at 11:30 p.m. Eastern and streams live on Peacock.

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