Where to Watch Saturday Night Live Season 52 in Australia: Which Streamer Has It
Saturday Night Live streams in Australia on Binge, which holds the rights to new seasons and fast-tracks episodes from the US. It isn't on Netflix, Stan or Disney+. A Binge subscription starts at $10 a month for the ad-supported Basic plan.
Quick facts:
- Binge is the only current-season home for Saturday Night Live in Australia — new episodes aren't on Netflix, Stan or Disney+.
- Season 52 episodes have been landing on Binge about two days after the US telecast, based on the premiere's Saturday-to-Monday turnaround.
- Older seasons and classic sketches stream free, with ads, on 7plus — but not the current season.
Is Saturday Night Live on Netflix, Stan or Disney+ in Australia?
No. Binge holds the Australian rights to new seasons of the US version of SNL, according to TV Blackbox's coverage of the show's local streaming deals. It doesn't appear on Netflix, Stan, Disney+ or the free-to-air catch-up apps for current episodes.
If you're comparing this to Australia's own evening line-up rather than US late-night, our guide to streaming The Chase Australia covers the free-to-air quiz shows side by side.
How much does Binge cost in Australia?
Three monthly tiers: Basic with ads at $10, Standard (no ads, two screens) at $19, and Premium (four screens) at $22, per Canstar's streaming price comparison. Annual plans work out cheaper — $79, $149 and $179 respectively — and all three carry the full current season of SNL.
How far behind the US is Australia for new episodes?
About two days, based on the season 52 premiere: SNL aired live in the US on Saturday 26 September, and TV Central's Binge coverage has new weekly episodes starting on the platform from Monday 28 September. That pattern is expected to hold for the rest of the season, though Binge hasn't published an exact same-day guarantee.
Can I watch old seasons of SNL for free in Australia?
Yes, in part. 7plus carries a rotating selection of past-season SNL episodes for free, supported by ads, though titles have expiry windows and the lineup changes. It's the classic-season and sketch-clip option, not a way to watch season 52 as it airs — those episodes are Binge-only.
Who's hosted Saturday Night Live season 52 so far?
Jalen Brunson opened the season on 26 September with musical guest Katseye. NBC has confirmed Dakota Johnson for 3 October (musical guest Turnstile), Shane Gillis for his third hosting stint on 10 October, and Inde Navarrette for the Halloween episode on 31 October.
For Australia's own weeknight game shows rather than US late-night comedy, the Chasers on The Chase Australia and Tipping Point Australia's air time are on this site, alongside last week's quiz results.
When's the next new episode?
Saturday 3 October in the US, expected on Binge from Monday 5 October in Australia going by the premiere's turnaround. SNL runs new episodes most Saturdays through the TV season, with occasional breaks around holidays.
FAQ
Do I need a VPN to watch SNL in Australia?
No. It's officially licensed to Binge, so a local subscription covers the current season.
Does Binge have a free trial?
Binge runs trial offers from time to time; check the sign-up page for whatever's current before committing to a paid plan.
Is SNL on free-to-air TV in Australia?
Not yet confirmed for the current season. Seven's digital channel 7Bravo has carried SNL programming in the past, but we haven't been able to confirm a season 52 broadcast slot, so Binge and 7plus's catch-up library are the confirmed options.
Our sister site AU Reality On Air covers The Block, The Voice and Australia's other home-grown reality shows.
Sources
- TV Central (tvcentral.com.au), "BINGE October 2026 highlights" — SNL season 52 landing on Binge from 28 September, weekly episodes.
- TV Blackbox — Binge holds the Australian rights to new seasons of the US Saturday Night Live, fast-tracked from the US.
- Canstar, streaming services cost comparison — Binge pricing: Basic with ads $10, Standard $19, Premium $22 per month.
- NBC Insider — season 52 host schedule: Jalen Brunson (26 Sept), Dakota Johnson (3 Oct), Shane Gillis (10 Oct), Inde Navarrette (31 Oct).
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