What Time Does Snl Start: Connor Storrie to Host Feb. 28 Episode With Mumford & Sons
Connor Storrie, the breakout star of Heated Rivalry, will make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on Saturday, Feb. 28, with folk-rock band Mumford & Sons as the episode’s musical guest. For viewers wondering what time does snl start, the live broadcast is scheduled for 8: 30 p. m. PT / 11: 30 p. m. ET on NBC, and that timing determines which live streaming options are available to watch in real time.
Connor Storrie’s Hosting Debut
Storrie’s first turn as host marks a milestone tied directly to his profile in Heated Rivalry: the series’ breakout status has led to this primetime variety showcase slot. The episode is being presented as a standard Saturday Night Live broadcast, with the program’s usual live-window scheduling on Saturday night. Because the show airs live on NBC, audiences who do not have a traditional cable connection must lean on services that carry the network to watch as it happens.
Mumford & Sons as Musical Guest
Mumford & Sons are set to provide the musical portion of the Feb. 28 program. Their appearance constitutes the billed musical guest for Storrie’s hosting debut and will be featured in the same live telecast that begins at 8: 30 p. m. PT / 11: 30 p. m. ET.
What Time Does Snl Start — Broadcast and Streaming Times
The episode airs live on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 8: 30 p. m. PT / 11: 30 p. m. ET on NBC. That 11: 30 p. m. Eastern start time is the anchor for all live-streaming plans and trial windows that allow viewers to watch without a cable subscription. Because the program is carried on NBC, viewers can pick a streaming platform that includes the network to access the show in real time.
DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV Streaming Options
Cord-cutters can stream the broadcast on any live-TV service that carries NBC, including DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. DirecTV lists NBC in its signature packages—Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier—and is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. The write-up that announced the schedule also noted a way to build a channel lineup starting at $19. 99 per month. Sling includes NBC in its Blue plan, which starts at $45. 99 per month; Sling’s Orange & Blue bundle is being promoted at $33 for the first month (half off) and $65. 99 monthly thereafter. Hulu + Live TV is available with a three-day free trial and is offered bundled with Disney+ and +, with subscription pricing that begins at $89. 99 per month.
Peacock Access, Pricing and Partner Trials
The episode will also livestream on Peacock, which is named as the official streaming home of the program. Peacock does not offer a direct free trial, and its Peacock Premium tier is priced at $10. 99 per month or $109. 99 per year, while Peacock Premium Plus is $16. 99 per month or $169. 99 per year. The presentation notes that Peacock access can be obtained without direct payment through partner subscriptions that include Peacock Premium: Instacart+ carries a 14-day free trial that includes Peacock Premium, and Walmart+ offers a 30-day free trial that likewise includes Peacock Premium. As a result, viewers seeking no-cost options during trial periods may be able to stream the Feb. 28 episode through those partner promotions.
What makes this notable is that a mix of short trial windows and partner bundles creates multiple legitimate pathways for viewers to watch the live 11: 30 p. m. ET telecast without committing to a long-term streaming contract.
Notes on Access and Publishing Details
The consumer guide that outlined these viewing routes cautioned that some services do not provide direct free trials while others are offering limited-time discounts or trial periods; those temporary offers are the reason several of the live viewing options can be used at no cost for a brief period. The same write-up also stated that full access to its broader coverage requires a subscription and that purchases made through product links may result in an affiliate commission for the publisher. Separately, one news site displayed a notice that its browser was not supported and advised readers to download a modern browser for the best experience when accessing online content.
For viewers planning to watch live, the confirmed scheduling detail remains the same: tune in on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8: 30 p. m. PT / 11: 30 p. m. ET on NBC or through any participating live-TV or Peacock option that carries the telecast.
