Bell Media has struck a deal with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution that will bring iconic sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live (SNL), to CTV and Crave.
Starting with the show’s 52nd season this fall, SNL will air exclusively on CTV and be available to stream live and on demand next day on Crave. The Canadian broadcast rights are currently held by Corus Entertainment, with the show airing on Global TV and streaming on the STACKTV app.
“Crave and CTV are proud to be the new home of Saturday Night Live in Canada,” said Justin Stockman, VP, Global Content, Bell Media. “A proven hit for over 50 years, the series has always been at the vanguard of pop culture, setting the tone for modern humour. We will be enjoying alongside viewers when the new season premieres on Crave and CTV.”
Crave is already home to the Saturday Night Live Collection, a library of legendary SNL episodes from past seasons. The streamer also recently announced the acquisition of Saturday Night Live UK, the new British adaptation of the late-night franchise, which debuted in Canada exclusively on Crave on Saturday, March 21.
Sarah Weaver, Director of Content, Acquisitions & Sales for Bell Media, negotiated the deal with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.
