Saturday Night Live UK will return for its second season on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with tickets for live studio recordings available via a public ballot starting at 10am on Friday, August 14. The extended series will feature 12 episodes, up from eight in the debut season, and will bring back all 11 cast members from the first run.
Return Date and Cast Confirmed for SNL UK Season 2
Sky has confirmed that the first six episodes will air weekly on September 12, 19, and 26, followed by October 10, 17, and 24. Additional episodes are scheduled for early 2027, with exact dates to be announced later. The show will continue its format of featuring a different celebrity host and musical guest each week, alongside topical sketches and the British take on the iconic Weekend Update segment.
All 11 cast members from season one will return, including Weekend Update presenters Ania Magliano and Paddy Young. They will be joined by Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, and Emma Sidi.
How to Get Tickets for SNL UK Season 2
Audience hopefuls can apply for tickets from 10am on Friday, August 14 via the ticket ballot. The show offers opportunities to attend both the rehearsal and the final live show, doubling the chances for fans to secure a spot. Given the high demand for the first season, early application is recommended.
The show is filmed at the historic Television Centre in West London, a former BBC headquarters from 1960 to 2013. The studio, known as TC1, also hosts The Graham Norton Show, Mock the Week, and The Last Leg.
Behind the Scenes Insights from Season One
Metro contributor Adam Miller, who attended a recording of Jack Whitehall's episode in season one, described the experience as a 'slick operation' and an 'unbelievable feat of television to witness it happen before your eyes'. He noted that sketches are written, rewritten, or scrapped up until the final hour, with costumes made to order and sets designed at lightning speed.
SNL UK returns September 12 on Sky and NOW. Fans are encouraged to apply for tickets promptly when the ballot opens on Friday.
