Peacock Review: Price, Live Sports, NBA & Premier League
Compare Peacock monthly plans, live sports channels, regional blackout rules, and supported devices.
Peacock Review: Verdict, Cost & Sports Coverage
WhereSports Editorial Desk • Audited October 2026
The Verdict
Our Verdict: Peacock is now an essential sports app in the United States, carrying NFL Sunday Night Football, 175+ exclusive English Premier League matches, Big Ten football and basketball, NBA Monday and Tuesday night games, and MLB Sunday Night Baseball. The most important rule for buyers is to skip the $8.99/mo Peacock Select tier, which blocks all live sports. Instead, sign up for Peacock Premium ($12.99/mo or $129.99/yr), which unlocks every single live sporting event on the platform. You only need the $19.99/mo Peacock Premium Plus plan if you want ad-free on-demand shows or a 24/7 live feed of your local NBC station for non-sports daytime TV.
Best For
- Fans following live games across Basketball All-Star Games, English Premier League, FIFA World Cup, German Bundesliga.
- Viewers watching live coverage in our American Football, Soccer, Basketball TV schedule hubs.
- English Premier League fans streaming ~175 exclusive live matches, weekend NBC simulcasts, Goal Rush whip-around coverage, and full replays of all 380 games
- NFL and college football fans watching every NBC Sunday Night Football game, Big Ten Saturday Night, and Notre Dame home games without cable
- Basketball fans following Peacock's exclusive Monday night NBA games, Coast-to-Coast Tuesdays, Sunday Night Basketball, and All-Star Weekend
- Baseball fans tuning in for MLB Sunday Night Baseball, Sunday Leadoff morning games, and the MLB Postseason Wild Card Series
- Shoppers who get Peacock Premium ($12.99/mo value) for $0 via Instacart+, Walmart+, or Xfinity Diamond/Platinum Rewards
Pricing Reality
Peacock offers three tiers: Peacock Select ($8.99/mo, no live sports), Peacock Premium ($12.99/mo, includes all live sports), and Peacock Premium Plus ($19.99/mo, adds ad-free on-demand streaming and your 24/7 local NBC station).
- Never Buy Peacock Select ($8.99/mo) for Sports: The entry Select tier only includes next-day NBC and Bravo TV shows and blocks every live sporting event.
- Peacock Premium ($12.99/mo or $129.99/yr) Has All Live Sports: Unlike Paramount+ (which locks CBS sports behind its top tier), Peacock Premium includes 100% of NBC's live sports simulcasts plus all Peacock-exclusive games.
- Free via Instacart+, Walmart+ & Xfinity: Before paying $12.99/mo directly, check if you have Instacart+ ($99/yr), Walmart+ ($98/yr, which lets you pick between Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential), or Xfinity Rewards (Platinum/Diamond) to get Peacock Premium for $0.
- Student & Military Discounts: Verified college students, teachers, military, and first responders can lock in Peacock Premium for $2.99 to $3.99/month for 12 months.
Devices & Account Features
- Supported Devices: Available on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Google TV, Android TV.
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 2 concurrent streams per account (depending on tier).
- Cloud DVR & Replays: VOD Replays.
- Subscription Model: Direct digital sign-up with online account cancellation.
In-Depth Platform Analysis & Coverage
Owned by NBCUniversal (Comcast), Peacock is the streaming home of NBC Sports in the United States. On the $12.99/mo ($129.99/yr) Peacock Premium plan, you get every NBC Sunday Night Football game, 175+ exclusive Premier League soccer matches, NBA Monday and Tuesday night basketball, MLB Sunday Night Baseball and Wild Card playoff series, Big Ten and Notre Dame football, PGA Tour golf, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, and the Olympic Games.
Do not buy the $8.99/mo Select plan (which blocks live sports). Streams run in 1080p 60fps and select 4K HDR across 3 screens at once.
What We Like (Pros)
- The $12.99/mo Peacock Premium tier includes 100% of Peacock and NBC live sports without forcing you into the $19.99/mo tier
- Massive 2026 sports lineup covering NFL Sunday Night Football, NBA, MLB Sunday Night Baseball, Premier League, and Big Ten
- Included for $0 with Instacart+, Walmart+ (your choice of Peacock or Paramount+), or Xfinity Diamond/Platinum Rewards
- Deep $2.99 to $3.99/mo promotional rates for verified college students, teachers, military, and first responders
What to Consider (Cons)
- The $8.99/mo Peacock Select tier is a trap for sports fans because it blocks all live sports and movies
- ~150+ Premier League matches still air live on cable's USA Network (available on Peacock only as next-day replays)
- No personal Cloud DVR storage to record live games, and live sports still show normal TV commercials on Premium Plus
- Strictly geo-blocked to the United States with no playback support when traveling internationally
Subscription Packages & Pricing
Unlocks Peacock's entire live sports schedule (Premier League, NFL Sunday Night Football, NBA, MLB Sunday Night Baseball, Big Ten, PGA Tour) plus 80,000+ hours of movies and shows.
- Includes all live sports: Premier League, NFL, NBA, MLB, Big Ten & PGA Tour
- Full access to Peacock Originals, Universal movies & NBC/Bravo series
- Streams in 1080p at 60fps with select NFL, NBA & EPL games in 4K HDR
- 3 simultaneous streams across TVs, phones & computers
Prepaid 12-month pass for Peacock Premium giving you 12 months of live sports and entertainment for the price of 10 months.
- Full year of live Premier League, NFL, NBA, MLB, Big Ten & Olympic sports
- Saves $25.89/year (16% off) compared to paying $12.99/month
- Full on-demand library of movies, sitcoms & Peacock Originals
- 3 simultaneous streams per household
Top-tier plan that removes ads from on-demand shows and movies, adds offline mobile downloads, and unlocks a 24/7 live stream of your local NBC station.
- 24/7 live linear stream of your local market NBC affiliate station
- Includes all live sports on Peacock (live events retain standard TV commercials)
- Ad-free viewing on on-demand movies, sitcoms & Peacock Originals
- Download select movies and shows to phones and tablets for offline viewing
Prepaid 12-month pass for Peacock Premium Plus with 24/7 local NBC station access, live sports, and ad-free on-demand streaming at a two-month discount.
- 12 months of 24/7 live local NBC affiliate coverage & all Peacock live sports
- Saves $39.89/year compared to paying $19.99/month
- Ad-free on-demand library & mobile offline downloads
- 3 simultaneous streams across devices
Entry-level entertainment plan ($8.99/mo or $89.99/yr) with next-day NBC and Bravo TV episodes. Does NOT include live sports, Peacock Originals, or movies.
- Next-day episodes of current NBC & Bravo TV series with ads
- Library of classic TV dramas & reality shows
- Does NOT include live sports (Premier League, NFL, NBA, MLB, or Big Ten)
- 3 simultaneous streams in 1080p Full HD
What Leagues & Sports Can You Watch on Peacock?
Official broadcasting rights and live competition schedules carried by Peacock.
Live & Upcoming Matches on Peacock
Live sporting fixtures scheduled on Peacock carried channels and tournaments.
Recently Aired Matches on Peacock
Recent sports matches and tournament games previously broadcasted across Peacock channels.
Live TV Channels & Station Lineup
Official television networks and sports broadcast feeds carried by Peacock.
Where Peacock is Available
Select your regional sports TV hub to browse local channels and schedules.
Supported Devices & Streaming Apps
Native applications and verified hardware compatibility for Peacock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Peacock plan do I need to watch live sports in 2026?
You need at least Peacock Premium ($12.99/month or $129.99/year) or Peacock Premium Plus ($19.99/month or $199.99/year) to watch live sports. Both Premium and Premium Plus include every live Premier League, NFL, NBA, MLB, Big Ten, and PGA Tour broadcast on Peacock. Do not sign up for the $8.99/month Peacock Select tier if you want sports, as it blocks all live sporting events.
Does Peacock stream all 380 English Premier League matches live?
No. Peacock streams roughly 175 exclusive live Premier League matches per season plus live simulcasts of weekend matches aired on the main NBC broadcast network (and the Goal Rush whip-around show). The remaining ~150+ matches air live on cable's USA Network; if you only have Peacock, those USA Network matches become available as full on-demand replays on Peacock the following day.
What NBA and MLB games are on Peacock in 2026?
Starting with the 2025/26 NBA season, Peacock streams exclusive national Monday night NBA games alongside live simulcasts of NBC's Coast-to-Coast Tuesday doubleheaders, Sunday Night Basketball, NBA All-Star Weekend, and NBA Playoff series. Starting with the 2026 MLB season, NBC and Peacock are also the exclusive home of Sunday Night Baseball, MLB Sunday Leadoff morning games, and the entire Postseason Wild Card Round.
What is the difference between Peacock Premium ($12.99/mo) and Premium Plus ($19.99/mo) for sports fans?
Both plans include the exact same live sports schedule (including Sunday Night Football, NBA, MLB, and Big Ten games that air on NBC). The difference is that Premium Plus ($19.99/mo) removes commercials from on-demand movies and TV shows, lets you download shows to your phone for offline viewing, and unlocks a 24/7 live linear feed of your local NBC affiliate station for local news and daytime programming.
How can I get Peacock Premium for free or at a discount in 2026?
Before paying $12.99/month, check your existing memberships: Instacart+ ($99/year) includes Peacock Premium for $0, Walmart+ ($98/year) lets you choose between free Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential, and Xfinity Rewards (Platinum and Diamond tiers) includes free Peacock Premium. Additionally, verified college students, teachers, military members, and first responders can get Peacock Premium for $2.99 to $3.99/month.