Saturday Night Live Coming to the U.K. with Sky

Sky has lined up a U.K. iteration of the hit sketch-comedy showcase Saturday Night Live (SNL).

SNL creator Lorne Michaels is set to executive produce Saturday Night Live UK, in addition to continuing to executive produce SNL on NBC in the U.S. SNL UK will be produced by Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. production team.

The London-based series will follow the same live, fast-paced format as the U.S. version, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, with iconic hosts, musical guests and a core cast of British comedians.

Sky Original Saturday Night Live UK comes to Sky Max and streaming service NOW in 2026.

Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of Sky Studios and chief content officer at Sky, commented: “For over 50 years, Saturday Night Live has held a unique position in TV and in our collective culture, reflecting and creating the global conversation all under the masterful comedic guidance of Lorne Michaels. The show has discovered and nurtured countless comedy and musical talents over the years, and we are thrilled to be partnering with Lorne and the SNL team to bring an all-British version of the show to U.K. audiences next year—all live from London on Saturday night!”