Peacock is NBCUniversal’s U.S. streaming service with two paid plans and a focus on next-day NBC and Bravo series, Universal Pictures films, live channels, and a deep slate of live sports. Current list prices are $7.99/month for Premium (with ads) and $13.99/month for Premium Plus (mostly ad‑free), with discounted annual options (Peacock plans & pricing; Peacock Help). Early announcements referenced 15,000+ hours of content, but Peacock does not currently publish a single “total hours” figure and its library rotates as rights change.
Beyond Peacock Originals, the library spans NBCU classics and staples plus next‑day NBC and Bravo, Universal’s post‑theatrical films, and live sports from NBC Sports. Timeless series like “30 Rock,” “Cheers,” “Psych,” “Saturday Night Live,” “The Office,” and “Will & Grace” appear alongside seasonal and event programming. Peacock’s ad‑supported model and event cadence differentiate it from rivals, with pricing and plan details kept current on the official plans page.
Peacock no longer offers open sign‑ups for a free tier; the current consumer options are Premium and Premium Plus (plans; Peacock Help). Access can also come through bundles from participating providers—e.g., eligible Comcast customers on the NOW TV bundle get Peacock Premium included (Xfinity NOW TV). Comcast also markets StreamSaver bundles that package Peacock with other SVODs for eligible Xfinity customers (Comcast StreamSaver). Eligibility, included tier, and duration vary by provider.
Key Details NBC Peacock Has Already Announced
As of 2025, here are the essentials: two paid plans, a broad content mix (next‑day NBC and Bravo, Universal films, live channels), major live sports, and select provider bundles. Details and prices can change, so verify on Peacock’s official pages.
- Price – Peacock Premium (with ads) is $7.99/month or $79.99/year, and Premium Plus (mostly ad‑free) is $13.99/month or $139.99/year; taxes may apply (plans & pricing; Peacock Help). Premium includes the full library with ads; Premium Plus removes ads from most on‑demand titles, adds downloads on supported mobile devices, and includes a live local NBC channel in most markets (plan differences). Both tiers support up to three simultaneous streams and offer select titles in 4K HDR with Dolby Vision/Atmos on supported devices (streams; 4K/HDR/Dolby). Historically, NBCU promoted 7,500 hours of programming for free, but open sign‑ups for a free tier have ended; current options are the two paid plans (plans).
- Bundles – Eligible Comcast customers on the NOW TV bundle receive Peacock Premium included at no extra cost (Xfinity NOW TV). Comcast’s StreamSaver offers a discounted bundle with Peacock and select third‑party SVODs for eligible Xfinity households (Comcast StreamSaver). Availability, included tier, and eligibility depend on your provider and plan. (Earlier reporting discussed potential price shifts; always check current terms with your provider.)
- Launch date – Peacock is broadly available in the U.S. via direct sign‑up and major app stores today with cancel‑anytime billing. Open free‑tier signups have ended; choose Premium or Premium Plus (plans).
- Content houses – Programming spans NBCUniversal brands (NBC, Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks, Illumination) and includes next‑day NBC/Bravo series and Universal’s post‑theatrical “pay‑1” film window that brings recent Universal titles to Peacock after their theatrical run (window timing varies by title) (Comcast results).
NBC Peacock Device Compatibility
Peacock supports a broad range of devices. Examples include: iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS), Android phones and tablets; Apple TV HD/4K (tvOS), Android TV/Google TV devices (including Chromecast with Google TV), Google Cast/Chromecast, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV; Samsung Smart TVs (generally 2017+), LG webOS TVs (commonly webOS 3.5+), VIZIO SmartCast (select 2016+ models), and Xumo TVs; PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox One/Series X|S; Xfinity X1/Flex and Cox Contour; Meta Quest headsets; and major desktop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari). Exact model years/OS minimums and supported browsers are maintained in Peacock’s Help Center and may change over time (Peacock Help Center; Xfinity; Cox; Meta Quest; Xumo).
Potential Peacock Compatible Devices
- PCs and laptops
- Smart TVs
- Smartphones and tablets
- Streaming players
- Game consoles
NBC Peacock Content
Peacock’s catalog combines movies and series from across NBCUniversal with next‑day NBC and Bravo episodes, live channels, Originals, and a robust year‑round sports slate. Peacock does not publish a current total‑hours figure; availability rotates as rights shift. Plan features, including ad options and video formats, are summarized on the official plans and help pages.
Here’s what to expect from the extensive NBC Peacock content library.
Popular movies
Peacock features films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks, and Illumination alongside library favorites. Recent Universal titles arrive during a post‑theatrical “pay‑1” window on Peacock, providing a steady flow of newer movies following their cinema run (timing varies by title) (Comcast quarterly materials).
This studio pipeline supplies a consistent cadence of high‑profile films between major live events and helps underpin Peacock’s value proposition relative to competitors (Comcast results).
Classic shows
Peacock is home to many NBCU favorites (e.g., “Parks and Recreation,” “The Office,” “Downton Abbey,” “Frasier,” “House,” and “Monk”) and provides next‑day access to many NBC and Bravo series for paid subscribers, with ad‑free viewing for most on‑demand titles on Premium Plus (some programming and live channels include ads due to rights) (plan differences).
But among major NBC classics, we won’t be seeing “Seinfeld” in Peacock’s content line-up as Netflix acquired global streaming rights to the show in 2019. The iconic NBC show “Friends” will no longer stream on Netflix in 2020, but it won’t be available on Peacock either. HBO Max will serve as the show’s exclusive streaming home.
Peacock originals
Peacock’s Originals slate includes recent hits and franchises such as “The Traitors,” “Poker Face,” “Bel‑Air,” “Twisted Metal,” “Ted,” “Dr. Death,” and “Based on a True Story.” Availability can change, and some titles rotate; check in‑app for the latest lineup.
Originals span comedy, thriller, drama, and docuseries, with new and returning seasons rolling out throughout the year. Premium Plus enables downloads for eligible originals on supported mobile devices (plan differences).
Peacock also features original comedy specials, talk formats, kids & family series, and curated live channels to complement on‑demand viewing.
Late Night Early
Today, Peacock centers next‑day access to many NBC shows, including late‑night staples like “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” for Premium subscribers. Premium Plus offers ad‑free viewing for most on‑demand episodes (rights restrictions may apply to some programming and live channels) (plan differences).
Unscripted programming
Unscripted offerings include Bravo franchises and competition series, docuseries, and talk formats—anchored by binge‑worthy hits like “The Traitors”—alongside curated live channels and specials that refresh regularly.
News
Peacock carries live and on‑demand news from across the NBC News portfolio, including NBC News NOW, plus curated clips and shows like “Today,” “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd,” and “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.”
Spanish language
Peacock’s Latino hub aggregates next‑day Telemundo series, a deep novela library, reality, films, kids, and news—all included with paid plans (Peacock Latino; Telemundo on Peacock). Many titles offer Spanish audio and/or subtitles that can be selected in the player (subtitles & audio).
Spanish‑language coverage accompanies major tentpoles within NBCU’s ecosystem. Paris 2024 streamed in full on Peacock (Olympics on Peacock), and Telemundo holds U.S. Spanish‑language rights to FIFA events from 2026–2030, with coverage presented across Telemundo/Universo and streaming within NBCU’s platforms (Telemundo FIFA rights).
Sports
Peacock is a primary streaming home for NBC Sports. Highlights include the Olympics (every sport, every event streaming for Paris 2024, which became NBCU’s most‑streamed Olympics ever), NFL coverage (including simulcasts of Sunday Night Football and select exclusives), extensive English Premier League streaming, Big Ten football/basketball slates, major golf events, and NASCAR during NBCU’s portion of the season (NBC Sports Pressbox – Olympics; Wild Card viewership; sign‑ups; Premier League season coverage; Big Ten on NBC/Peacock; U.S. Open coverage).
Peacock streamed every moment of Paris 2024 and set records as the most‑streamed Olympics on NBCU platforms; Milano‑Cortina 2026 is the next Olympic tentpole (coverage plans; record streaming). In January 2024, Peacock carried the first U.S. streaming‑exclusive NFL Playoff game, which averaged roughly 23 million viewers across NBCU platforms and drove record sign‑ups (viewership; Antenna). NASCAR transitions to a multi‑partner model in 2025 with NBCU’s portion continuing and streaming on Peacock, while INDYCAR moves to FOX beginning in 2025 (NBC Sports; IndyCar rights update). Historical Premier League details remain relevant (early Premier League details).
Feature availability varies by plan: Premium includes ads; Premium Plus removes ads from most on‑demand titles but not all content (e.g., live TV and some events). Both plans allow up to three simultaneous streams, and select titles stream in 4K HDR with Dolby Vision/Atmos on supported devices; Premium Plus also adds downloads and a live local NBC channel in most markets (plan differences; streams; 4K/HDR/Dolby).
The Bottom Line
Peacock’s value centers on two paid plans, a steady pipeline of Universal films, next‑day NBC and Bravo, and marquee live sports (Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, golf, NASCAR). Comcast’s recent results cite continued subscriber and revenue growth for Peacock versus 2023’s peak loss year, and event‑driven tentpoles (e.g., the NFL Wild Card and Paris 2024) have delivered record usage and acquisition (Comcast quarterly results; Olympics streaming record).
Nielsen’s The Gauge places Peacock in the low‑single‑digit share of total U.S. TV time on average, with noticeable spikes during tentpole events—consistent with its event‑led model (Nielsen – The Gauge). For most viewers, the choice is between Premium at $7.99/month (or $79.99/year) with ads and Premium Plus at $13.99/month (or $139.99/year) for mostly ad‑free viewing, offline downloads, and a live local NBC channel in most markets (plans). If you’re an eligible Comcast customer, bundles like NOW TV or StreamSaver can include Peacock Premium as part of your package (NOW TV; StreamSaver). Library availability and schedules change as rights evolve, and some iconic series (e.g., “Friends” on Max, “Seinfeld” on Netflix) live on other platforms.
