Peacock is much more than just the home for popular TV shows like “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” It has become one of the biggest streaming services for sports fans.
“Sunday Night Football,” which features some of the NFL’s most exciting matchups, is available to watch on Peacock, but that is just the headliner. Peacock also regularly covers college basketball and football games, Premier League matches, golf tournaments and major WWE events.
And starting with the 2025-26 season, Peacock will have a full slate of NBA games. Are you ready to dive into the massive library of content?
Here is everything you need to know about Peacock, including the plans that are currently available for subscribers.
What is Peacock?
Peacock is a streaming service created by NBC Universal that offers a wide variety of movies, TV shows and live sports for subscribers. NBC Universal holds media rights for NFL and NBA games as well as college basketball, college football, golf, NASCAR, the Olympics and WWE events.
Peacock subscription plans, prices
Peacock offers two basic plans. Here is a breakdown of each plan:
Premium ($10.99 per month, $109.99 per year)
- Stream movies, TV shows and live sports
- Current NBC and Bravo shows
- Includes ads
Premium Plus ($16.99 per month, $169.99 per year)
- Everything included in Premium plan
- Ad-free experience (limited exclusions)
- Download and watch content offline
What sports channels are on Peacock?
Peacock features multiple channels that sports fans can watch when there is a break in the action.
- GolfPass
- NBC Sports
- NFL Channel
- Premier League TV
- Team USA TV
- WWE Network
What sports are available to watch on Peacock?
Football fans can always catch “Sunday Night Football” on Peacock as well as exclusive college football matchups that won’t air on traditional TV.
In addition to football, Peacock regularly shows college basketball games, golf tournaments and NASCAR races. Of course, many streamers already know that Peacock is also the best way to keep up with the Olympics, as it provided stellar coverage of the 2024 Paris Games.
During the 2025-26 season, NBA games will be available to watch on Peacock each week with exciting matchups scheduled to tip off on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.
Does Peacock have a free trial?
No, Peacock is not currently offering a free trial for new subscribers. However, there is a student discount available if you are 18 years of age or older, a student enrolled in an undergraduate or advanced degree program at a Title IV-accredited college or university in the United States and reside in the U.S. You will also need to provide a valid form of payment in order to receive the discount.
In order to verify your status, you will be required to share your student information with SheerID. After your information has been processed, you will receive a promo code that can only be used once. You can then redeem the promo code by creating a new Peacock account or adding the code to an existing account under the “Plans & Payments” page.
The Peacock student discount reduces the price of a Premium subscription from $10.99 per month to $2.99 per month for 12 months.
How do I sign up for Peacock?
1. Go to the Peacock website. Select your preferred plan.
2. Create an account by filling out the required fields.
3. Provide your payment information.
4. If you have filled out all of the necessary fields, you will be able to start streaming your favorite sports.
Peacock pros and cons
Pros
- An affordable option: Whether you choose the Premium or Premium Plus plan, Peacock is much cheaper than many other streaming services.
- Full library of content: Peacock has plenty of sports coverage, but a subscription also gives you access to some of the best shows and movies on any streaming service.
Cons
- Not a perfect replacement: While Peacock does offer some channels as part of its plans, it can’t replicate the extensive guide that you would typically see on your screen with a cable or satellite package.
