Peacock is a streaming platform that primarily offers content from the NBC Universal television network library and live sports telecasts, such as Sunday Night Football during the NFL season. Top-tier plan subscribers get their local NBC station, too.
Peacock costs $10.99 per month for the Premium option or $16.99 per month for Premium Plus. Both plans feature discounts for annual subscribers.
Premium, which is $109.99 annually for a savings of about $21 over the month-to-month cost, gives subscribers ad-supported access to an extensive catalog of shows, including full seasons of many top-rated series. Premium features:
- TV shows from NBC, Bravo and more.
- Films.
- Original content.
- Live sports and events.
Premium Plus, which is $169.99 if paid annually for a savings of about $33 over the monthly cost, includes the same features as the Premium plan but without ads on most content.
Premium Plus users can also download content for offline viewing and watch their local NBC channel live 24/7.
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What is Peacock Select?
Peacock Select is a stripped-down option of the service for $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. This subscription includes TV with ads. Movies and sports are excluded.
What sporting events stream on Peacock?
As noted, the Premium and Premium Plus versions of Peacock offer live sporting events. These plans let you stream Sunday Night NFL, select live NBA games, Premier League soccer, the Olympics and more. This year's Super Bowl aired exclusively on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
How much does Peacock cost for students?
Eligible college students can get Premium for $5.99 per month for 12 months. Students must verify their status using a third-party service. Note that the subscription will auto-renew at the end of the 12 months at full price, but students can reapply each year and, if approved, get the student rate for another 12 months.
Does Peacock offer a free plan?
Peacock no longer offers a free plan, though some cable TV providers may feature limited access as a promotion to new subscribers. Cable company Xfinity’s NOW TV service includes Peacock Premium. Instacart+ membership includes access to Peacock for no additional cost.
Starting in early 2027, YouTube Premium members will get access to ad-supported Peacock Premium content for free.
How many people can use Peacock at once?
Peacock supports up to six profiles per household. Users can also set up kids' profiles, provided the primary account holder doesn’t use a kid's profile. However, only three devices can be streaming Peacock at the same time.
Is Peacock worth the price?
To determine if Peacock is worth it, consider how much of its content you might watch.
Take your budget into account. Streaming services are considered a want in the 50/30/20 budget framework that allocates 50% to needs, 30% to wants and 20% to savings and debt paydown. See how much room you have in your wants category for Peacock.
You might be able to lower the cost if your credit card offers rewards on streaming services.
Freelance writer Sarah Edwards contributed to this article.
