The forty-third season of the NBC comedy series Saturday Night Live will premiere on September 30, 2017 with host Ryan Gosling and musical guest Jay-Z, during the 2017–2018 television season. Like the final four episodes of Season 42, season 43 will be broadcast live in all four time zones within the contiguous United States.
Festivities at Staples Center in Los Angeles honor excellence in the recording industry, James Corden hosts; scheduled performers include John Legend, Metallica, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Adele, and Bruno Mars.