Here’s When Law & Order: SVU Season 26 Premieres


Continuing its mythic primetime reign, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit will return for Season 26 during NBC’s 2024-2025 season. Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is coming back!


With a new season of SVU on the horizon, Hargitay and Ice T will extend their legendary honor of being the longest-running male and female actors in television history. It takes a bona fide smash to entertain audiences for more than two decades, but Benson and her fearless unit of investigators keep fans coming back for more courtroom thrills and true crime chills.

Read on, below, to learn everything to know about Season 26 of Law & Order: SVU, from premiere date to cast details, and more.

Can I watch Law & Order: SVU Season 26 this fall?
Yes!

Law & Order: SVU returns fall 2024 to NBC and occupies its normal time slot: Thursdays at 9/8c.
“[25 seasons] has given us this very unique opportunity to do something unprecedented,” Hargitay told Hemisphere Magazine. “It’s the longest-running show in history, and it’s not by accident that Benson’s progression mirrors the exact evolution of women in broader society. She’s kind of the greatest feminist character ever, in that way … She rose up through the ranks, became a leader, and now captain—all while being a mother. Let’s see how far we can take it, you know?

When is the Law & Order: SVU Season 26 premiere date?
Thursday, October 3!

“I’m pleased to continue my four-decade relationship with Universal Television and NBC,” Law & Order creator Dick Wolf said in a statement following SVU Season 25’s renewal.

How many seasons of Law & Order: SVU are there?

There are 25 seasons of Law & Order: SVU, with the upcoming Season 26 extending the beloved series’ legend status.
“We understand the emotional connection our audience has with these characters and we can’t wait to bring more of their stories to the forefront next season,” Lisa Katz, the president of scripted programming at NBCUniversal and Streaming, said with Season 25’s renewal. “A huge thank you to Dick and his amazing team who are the masters of producing incredibly compelling television week after week.”

Rewatch all of your favorite episodes of SVU on Peacock.