SNL 2026 lineup: Wolfhard, Taylor, Skarsgård host with Cardi B, A$AP Rocky
SNL 2026 lineup: Wolfhard, Taylor, Skarsgård host with Cardi B, A$AP Rocky
SNL reveals 2026 hosts and musical guests, kicking off with Finn Wolfhard and A$AP Rocky, then Teyana Taylor with Geese, and Alexander Skarsgård with Cardi B.
SNL is rolling out a bold start to 2026 with a dynamic batch of hosts and musical guests for Season 51. The year kicks off on Jan. 17, when Finn Wolfhard will host for the first time, with A$AP Rocky as the musical guest. Wolfhard, known for his breakout work on Stranger Things, is set to bring a high-energy premiere to Studio 8H.
Following the opener, Teyana Taylor will take the stage on Jan. 24, hosting with Geese as the musical guest. Taylor has previously appeared on the show in 2018 as a guest during Kanye West’s performance, returning in this new year for a fresh chapter in her SNL journey. Geese will bring a distinct sound to the night as Taylor brings her signature performance energy.
The lineup closes the month with Alexander Skarsgård making his SNL hosting debut on Jan. 31, with Cardi B performing as the musical guest. Cardi B, who previously graced the show as a musical guest in 2018, brings her iconic stage presence back to Studio 8H for another memorable night. Skarsgård, stepping into the host role for the first time, is set to offer a new kind of momentum to the late-night program.
Together, the trio of hosts and the three musical guests—Geese, Cardi B, and A$AP Rocky—signal a year of diverse styles and surprising moments on SNL, as the show continues to evolve while keeping its signature live energy. The announcements underscore the show’s commitment to mixing up fresh faces with established performers, delivering week-to-week excitement for audiences across the country.
