How to Watch Riz Ahmed Host ‘SNL UK’ Online Without Cable for Free

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“Live from London, it’s Saturday Night!” After more than 50 seasons of TV, Saturday Night Live expands outside of the United States to England with Saturday Night Live UK. The new sketch comedy show has tapped Bait actor Riz Ahmed to host, while English rock band Kasabian is set to perform as musical guest.

Although SNL UK broadcasts live on Saturday, April 4 at 10 p.m. GMT on British broadcaster Sky UK, it drops in the United States the following day on Sunday, April 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Peacock.

Want to watch SNL UK online for free? Your easiest bet is to sign up a 30-day free trial to Walmart+, which features access to Peacock as one of its member’s perks, to stream the sketch comedy show online without needing a pay for a subscription service. Learn more about Walmart+ here.

Alternatively, you can subscribe to Peacock directly, which is the official NBCUniversal streamer, starting at $10.99 per month. Peacock gives you access to NBC, Bravo, USA Network, CNBC, NBC Sports and Peacock Originals, like SNL UK.

Meanwhile, Riz Ahmed is coming off the series premiere of his new comedy titled Bait on Prime Video. Ahmed created, co-wrote and stars as a struggling actor in London who quickly becomes the toast of the city as a new hopeful to star as James Bond. However, his success is short-lived as he struggles with keeping his sanity.

As for Kasabian, the rock band just released their ninth studio album Act III back in Sept. 2025, as they embark on a European tour starting this summer.

SNL UK features a cast of British comedy actors and comedians, including:

In the meantime, watch a promo reel for this weekend’s episode below: