How to watch Lady Gaga on SNL: Live stream Saturday Night Live
Lady Gaga pulls double-duty this weekend as SNL host and musical guest. Learn how to watch Gaga on SNL from anywhere.
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Little Monsters everywhere can celebrate: Lady Gaga makes her return to Saturday Night Live tonight. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Lady Gaga on SNL, including live streaming options.
Just over a day after dropping her seventh album, "MAYHEM," Lady Gaga is pulling double-duty over on Saturday Night Live's Studio 8H. She'll serve as both host and musical guest for the second time since her memorable Season 39 episode in 2013. While it's only her second time hosting, Gaga has appeared on the show several times since her debut as a musical guest in 2009. Most recently, she participated in the SNL 50 celebrations by performing at Radio City Music Hall's live "Homecoming Concert."
Whether you watch the show every weekend or want to tune in for the first time in years, we'll make sure you know how. Keep reading to learn about all of your watch options, including which Peacock tier you'll need to stream the show live.
How to watch Lady Gaga on SNL in the US
Lady Gaga's SNL hosting gig will kick off Saturday night at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. If you don't have cable or a good antenna, there are a few different avenues to explore when it comes to live streaming the show, such as Peacock, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo.
The cheapest way to live stream Lady Gaga on SNL is through Peacock, NBC's streaming counterpart. You'll need to sign up for the Peacock Premium Plus tier, which unlocks NBC live streaming capabilities. The plan costs $14/month and also offers ad-free on-demand streaming of the entire 50-year-long SNL back-catalog, in addition to other NBC, Bravo, and Universal productions. If you don't mind waiting a day, you can also stream the episode the next day with Peacock's ad-supported Premium tier, which only costs $8/month.
If you're a cord-cutter looking for a way to watch NBC and other live channels, we recommend getting a live TV streaming channel package like Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. All three rank among the best live TV streaming services we've tested.
Sling TV is one of the cheapest options out there, with subscriptions starting at $46/month. You'll need to subscribe to Sling Blue to access local channels, like NBC, but you should check to make sure it's available in your zip code before subscribing since there's some regional variability. Sling Blue offers 40+ live channels, including Bravo, USA, and E! New users can get 50% off their first month, making it just $23 today.
DirecTV Stream offers broad NBC coverage and 90+ live channels in its signature Entertainment plan. Subscriptions start at $87/month and come with a five-day free trial. NBC is also available in select DirecTV Stream genre packs, which are slightly cheaper options.
Fubo is another popular live TV streaming option. The app carries NBC and 150+ other live channels in its Pro plan, which costs $85/month. New users can get a one-week free trial and $20 off their first month of service.
How to watch Lady Gaga on SNL from anywhere
If you'll be traveling outside the US when the new episode airs and still want to tune in, it might be time to try out a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are handy cybersecurity tools that enable people to change their virtual location. This way, their usual websites and apps work just like they would back home. Since the services we've recommended require US methods of payment, this will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment.
You have options when it comes to VPNs. Two of the best we've tested are ExpressVPN and Surfshark, which offer both month-to-month and long-term options. They're similarly priced, although Surfshark gets significantly cheaper when you sign up for a one or two-year contract, and both plans throw in extra months with these long-term options. Both services also come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so it's no sweat if you find it's not what you're looking for.
How to watch Lady Gaga on SNL with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're planning to watch on.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for one of the above streaming services.
- Enjoy SNL.
How to watch Lady Gaga's other SNL episodes
If you're hoping to get caught up on Gaga's past SNL episodes, Peacock can help you. Peacock has Gaga's 2013 hosting gig on-demand and her musical guest performances. You'll only need the $8/month Premium plan to watch old episodes, but you can upgrade to Premium Plus for an ad-free experience.
Note: Using VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
