Peacock streaming: Pricing, plans, and how to sign up
Peacock is NBC's streaming service with sports, movies, and shows like "The Office." Plans start at $8/month for ad-supported streaming.
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Peacock is the streaming home for NBCUniversal movies and shows, making it the only subscription service with access to new Universal films like "Twisters," original Peacock series like "Poker Face," and classic NBC sitcoms like "The Office." It's one of our picks for the best streaming services you can sign up for, especially if you're a fan of NBC programs.
Ad-supported and ad-free Peacock plans are available, with subscriptions starting at $8 a month. Both plans give you access to Peacock's entire streaming lineup, including live NBC NFL games. The ad-free tier also adds live access to your local NBC station.
To help you decide whether Peacock is worth it, we've broken down everything you need to know about the service, including full details on pricing, plans, content, and supported devices.
What is Peacock?
Peacock is a streaming service created by NBCUniversal with two subscription plans: Premium (with ads) and Premium Plus (ad-free). The platform offers a collection of shows, movies, and original series, along with live sports and news.
Content can be viewed via an on-demand library or always-0n streaming channels broken down by genres and franchises.
Peacock's catalog includes a mix of Universal films and NBC shows, like "Monkey Man" and "Parks and Recreation." Original series and movies are also available, including hit shows like "Ted," "The Traitors," "Poker Face," and "Twisted Metal."
For detailed impressions, you can read our full Peacock review.
How much does Peacock Premium cost?
Peacock Premium costs $8 a month or $80 annually for ad-supported streaming. To watch without ads, you need to upgrade to a Peacock Premium Plus plan, which costs $14 a month or $140 a year.
Current Peacock pricing is the result of a cost increase that went into effect on July 18. Both Peacock plans offer access to the service's entire lineup, including new original series, exclusive content from NBC shows and WWE Network, live sports like Sunday Night Football, and next-day streaming support for many NBC shows airing on TV. In addition, Peacock Premium Plus also includes download support and livestreaming access to your local NBC station.
Do Instacart members get Peacock?
Instacart Plus members get Peacock Premium included with their membership. The grocery delivery service added Peacock Premium as a sweet extra benefit in November 2023, meaning that members can get free access to ad-supported streaming in addition to unlimited free delivery and more. Instacart Plus costs $10 a month or $99 a year.
Where can I sign up for Peacock?
You can sign up for a Premium or Premium Plus subscription right now through the Peacock website.
Where can I watch Peacock?
Peacock's streaming app is available on all the best TVs from every major brand, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Xbox One, PlayStation, Chromecast, Xfinity, and Flex devices. Check out our guide to the best streaming devices for our top media player picks.
The service is also available through its official website. You can browse a full list of supported devices here.
Is Peacock free?
Peacock originally offered a free entry-level plan, but that option is no longer available to new subscribers. However, members who signed up for the free plan before February 2023 were still able to access select content without paying for a subscription after the change.
Peacock Premium usually costs money, but if you subscribe to Xfinity internet or TV, you might be able to get it for free. Current Xfinity Internet customers with gigabit speeds or those who are Diamond or Platinum Rewards members can get Peacock Premium for free. Likewise, Now TV customers can also get Peacock Premium for no extra charge.
Instacart Plus members also get Peacock Premium included with their subscription for free. This addition to the service became available to members in November 2023.
Does Peacock have a free trial?
Peacock doesn't have a free trial. The streaming service initially offered a seven-day free trial to new customers, but Peacock has since phased out the option. However, new Instacart Plus subscribers get a two-week free trial of Instacart Plus and all its perks, so eligible trial members can also access Peacock for free during those two weeks.
What shows and movies are on Peacock?
Peacock Premium and Premium Plus plans both feature more than 80,000 hours worth of on-demand TV and movies. Peacock Premium Plus also lets you livestream your local NBC network.
All paying subscribers can stream classic shows like "The Office," "Law & Order," and "Parks and Recreation." Peacock users can also access new episodes of ongoing NBC and Bravo shows the day after they air. Daily broadcasts from NBC News and MSNBC stream on Peacock as well, along with new episodes of "Days of Our Lives."
New Universal movies also arrive on Peacock after they play in theaters. Some notable movies on Peacock right now include the action flick "Twisters" and the kids' film "Despicable Me 4." However, it's important to note that while new Universal films typically hit Peacock first, they only remain on the service for a few months before arriving on other subscription platforms, like Prime Video.
Outside NBCUniversal content, Peacock has select movies and series licensed from other studios, including a rotating selection of films like "Harry Potter" and the "Fantastic Beasts" movies from Warner Brothers. The service also has past seasons of the hit Paramount Network series "Yellowstone" and will eventually become the streaming home for the final eight episodes.
Subscribers can also watch original Peacock shows and movies on the platform. Some of the most popular original series include scripted programming like "Poker Face," "Ted," "The Day of the Jackal," and "Based on a True Story." Peacock is also behind the US version of "The Traitors" reality series and has all of the latest episodes. Seasons from the UK, AU, and NZ versions of "The Traitors" also eventually end up on Peacock.
Peacock has live sports, too, including Sunday Night Football during the NFL season, matches from the Premier League, Major League Baseball games, and WWE events. Peacock was also the main US live streaming home to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Additionally, sports fans can live stream select Big Ten games, golf tournaments, and cycling coverage (including the Tour de France). If you missed a major sports event covered by Peacock, there's a pretty good chance that the streaming service will have replays or highlights available.