Jalen Brunson to host Saturday Night Live season premiere

In the United States, Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks star, will host the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on September 26, 2026. This follows his pivotal role in leading the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years, where he was named Finals MVP after scoring 45 points in Game 5. The musical guest for the premiere will be Katseye, and Brunson's hosting marks him as the fifth NBA player to take on this role.