Peacock is NBCUniversal's very own on-demand internet streaming service, available in the United States. With roughly 44 million subscribers, it's more than doubled in the past year and is up there with some of the US's favorite streaming platforms.
Subscriptions start from as little as $7.99 per month, and the streaming service, though not as large as rivals Netflix, Hulu, or others, is a genuinely strong, budget-friendly option for live sports, movies, shows, news, and much more.
Its live sports offerings are what stands out to most subscribers. Peacock features live events for sports like NBA, NFL, golf, MLB, rugby, WWE, notably the UK's English Premier League for soccer, and much more. The extensive amount of options makes Peacock a must-have for any sports fans based in the US.
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Peacock Subscription Plans
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Peacock has a number of subscription plans on offer, depending on your budget and needs. The most basic has limited live TV coverage and channels, where other more expensive packages won't have adverts for its OD streaming and provide live sports events.
| Subscription | Monthly | Annually | Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select | $7.99 | $79.99 | ✅ |
| Premium | $10.99 | $109.99 | ✅ |
| Premium Plus | $16.99 | $169.99 | ❌ |
| Apple TV and Peacock Premium | $14.99 | n/a | ✅ |
| Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus | $19.99 | n/a | ❌ |
Peacock Series and Movies
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That $7.99 per month gets you over 80,000 hours of content in the Peacock library, including new film releases, Peacock original series, some live TV channels like Sky News and local NBC broadcasts, and iconic shows such as the Quantum Leap reboot, Yellowstone, and Real Housewives.
If you're a fan of NBC shows, you'll also appreciate the next-day access to the latest episodes of the current NBC series and early access to Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on the night they air. Here's a closer look at what Peacock has to offer when it comes to series and films
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Peacock Original Shows and Movies
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Peacock has had considerable success with its original programming, particularly with hits like Bel-Air, Vigil, Hit Men, andThe Real Housewives. Here are some titles to look out for:
Kids
| American Ninja Warrior Junior | Curious George |
| Archibald's Next Big Thing is Here! | Curious George: Cape Ahoy |
| Babble Bop! | Curious George: Go West, Go Wild |
| Backyard Blowout | Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky |
| Cleopatra in Space | The Kids Tonight Show |
| Create the Escape | Supernatural Academy |
| Take Note | Where's Waldo? |
Comedy
| A.P. Bio | Intelligence |
| The Amber Ruffin Show | Joyelle Nicole Johnson: Love Joy |
| The At-Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane | MacGruber |
| Carmen Christopher: Street Special | Paul T. Goldman |
| Code 404 | Poker Face |
| Five Bedrooms | Psych 3: This is Gus |
| Girls5eva | Rutherford Falls |
| Good Timing with Jo Firestone | Saved by the Bell |
| Hitmen | True Story with Ed & Randall |
| The Housewives of the North Pole | We Are Lady Parts |
Drama
| Anthony | The Girl in the Woods |
| Bel-Air | Intergalactic |
| Brave New World | Joe vs. Carole |
| The Capture | Killing It |
| Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol | Mr. Mercedes |
| Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas | One of Us is Lying |
| Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem | Save Me |
| Departure | Smother |
| Dime Quién Soy: Mistress of War | Vigil |
| Dr. Death | Wolf Like Me |
Reality
| Baking It | The Real Housewives of Miami |
| Born for Business | The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip |
| Brother from Another | Reported with Sam Seder |
| Ex-Rated with Andy Cohen | Siwa's Dance Pop Revolution |
| Frogger | Snoop & Martha's Very Tasty Halloween |
| Hart to Heart | Top Chef Family Style |
| The Mehdi Hasan Show | Unidentified with Demi Lovato |
| Miley Cyrus Presents Stand by You | Vanderpump Dogs |
| Paris in Love | Zerlina |
Documentary
| Golden: The Journey of USA's Elite Gymnasts | Use of Force: The Policing of Black America |
| Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure | The ’96 Effect |
| John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise | American Rock Stars |
| Kamone | Black Boys |
| Lost Speedways with Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Chase |
| Michael Phelps: Memories, Medals & More | Civil War |
| Monster in the Shadows | Dr. Death: The Undoctored Story |
| The Murder of Gabby Petito | Earnin' It: The NFL's Forward Progress |
| Picabo | Epstein's Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell |
| The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts the Tonight Show | Fireside History with Michael Beschloss |
| The Toolbox Killer | For Ball and Country |
| True Colors | Freedia Got a Gun |
Live Sports on Peacock
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Peacock Premium and Premium Plus also caters to sports lovers and is a must-have for English Premier League fans, those who follow NBA, and WWE enthusiasts. The platform also covers NFL Sunday Night Football, the U.S. Tennis Open, and MLB on Sunday mornings.
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While it's not necessarily your go-to sports streaming service, it's a great way of cheaply accessing select leagues and live events for a small subscription fee.
English Premier League Soccer on Peacock
You can watch around half of the EPL's 380-game season live through Peacock Premium and Premium Plus. You can also watch broadcast games in demand through the platform for 30 days after it airs. There's also extensive coverage of US and UK. Premier League content to tide you over between games and stay updated on league news, series and documentaries includes the following listed below.
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Premier League Content
| The Analysis Show | PL Stories |
| The Big Interview | Premier League 100 |
| The Catch-Up Show | Premier League Fanzone |
| Fantasy Premier League | Premier League Match Pack |
| Goal Rush, Headline Makers | Premier League Today |
| The Kelly & Wrighty Show | The Weekend Preview |
| The Lowe Down | The 2 Robbies |
| The Men in Blazers Show | Netbusters |
While it's a very cost-efficient way to get live EPL coverage each week, what we will say is that it isn't the most glamorous sports viewing. So, if you're expecting to be able to adjust commentary during live games or have live statistical overlays, Peacock isn't going to hit the mark.
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For a more premium sports streaming experience, it's worth looking at other larger TV services like Fubo and DirecTV, as well as sports streaming services like ESPN Unlimited.
WWE on Peacock
At the end of 2025, the WWE coverage deal sadly came to an end on Peacock. For four year it featured every live WWE event, including Crown Jewel, Survivor Series, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble.
From 2026, WWE content has been, and will continue to be, removed from Peacock, including WCW, ECW, as Premium Events made their way back to ESPN Unlimited.
NXT remains on Peacock until March, with each Saturday Night's Main Event remaining on the streamer as part of a longer deal.
Pros of Peacock
- Watch ad-free for minimal interruptions - Peacock's $16.99 per month Premium Plus subscription gives you an add-free service if you're willing to pay the top tier price. That added cost also allows you to download your favorite shows to watch offline and provides Local NBC Channel LIVE, 24/7. That said, Peacock tries to keep advertisements light anyway, promising subscribers five minutes or less of advertisements per hour across the ad-supported tier.
- Offline viewing with Plus - As mentioned, offline viewing is only available with Peacock Premium Plus, and it's a great insurance policy against the dreaded buffer wheel of doom, particularly when you're watching on-the-go or simply wish to catch up on a show where you know there's no Wi-Fi.
- Simultaneous streams - Peacock offers three streams for subscribers regardless of which tier you go for. It's nothing wild, but it will ensure that a small household can watch without any major schedule clashes. Unfortunately, there's no add-on available to boost this number; you get what you get. If you want unlimited streams on your home network, you'll have to pay for a premium service like DirecTV or Fubo.
- Offers - While Peacock doesn't offer any free trials or major deals, the platform offers substantialstudent discount and currently has a 12 months for the price of 10 deal on its annual packages.
- Student Discount - Students can subscribe to Peacock Premium for only $5.99 per month for the year, which is a bargain.
Cons of Peacock
- Missing some classic shows - While the Peacock library is pretty big, it's important to note that some classic shows like Friends are not currently available on the platform.
- Limited 4K visuals - While Peacock+ offers to select 4K viewing, it's limited, so expect to watch at up to 1080P.
- No add-ons or extras - With that lovely trim pricing, it does come with a trim service. You pay for your subscription package as it comes, there are no add-ons or extras to tailor the viewing experience.
Peacock Compared to its Rivals
With subscriptions on the market ranging from around $8-21, a Peacock subscription sits comfortably on the lower end price-wise, mid-range for simultaneous streams, and standard for visual quality.
| Provider | Price from | Streams |
|---|---|---|
| $7.99 | Three | |
| ESPN Unlimited | $12.99 | Three |
| Amazon Prime Video | $8.99 | Three |
| Apple TV+ | $12.99 | Six |
| DAZN | $20.99 | Two |
| Discovery+ | $5.99 | Four |
| Disney+ | $11.99 | Four |
| Hulu | $7.99 | Two |
| Netflix | $7.99 | One to Four |
| Paramount+ | $8.99 | Three |
Is a Peacock Subscription Worth it?
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Peacock isn't one of the major streaming services on the market when it comes to offering hundreds of TV channels and thousands of hours of live sports broadcasting. For a TV streaming package that ticks all the boxes and provides a much wider selection of channels and sports, then the likes of Fubo, DirecTV and YouTube TV are worth looking into.
Peacock's original content is a few rungs down from the type of catalog Netflix and Disney+ has. However, it's a great value accessory to your TV streaming line-up, if not purely as a standalone service.
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It's a must-have addition if you're an English Premier League fan and enjoy NBA, as the service offers an impressive amount of live sports matches and other live sporting events for a low price point.
What Peacock can provide that Fubo can't is the access to NBCUniversal's channels and sports rights (notably the Premier League). You get a number of your local NBC channels through the service, so broadcasts from the likes of NBC News and NBC Sports will be among the range of Peacock's channels.
And, let's be honest, being able to watch all 49 seasons of Saturday Night Live isn't hard to get behind either!
Combining Subscriptions
We'd say Peacock is best served alongside a more comprehensive Pay TV service. Fubo would work perfectly well, because they've recently stepped away from an NBC deal, which is where Peacock picks up the pieces.
However, Sling TV is one of the best value live TV services on the market, with subscriptions from around $45 per month for those on a budget.
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So if you want to avoid costs getting to around the $100 per month mark, why not pair it up with your Peacock subscription to enjoy a satisfying fusion of live TV and on-demand content for a very reasonable price point.
