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How Much Does Peacock Cost?

Back to libraryCourtney Neidel, Pamela de la FuenteMay 2, 2026
How Much Does Peacock Cost?

How Much Does Peacock Cost?

Ad-supported Premium costs $10.99 monthly. Ad-free Premium Plus costs $16.99 monthly.

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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. Peacock is the streaming home of the 2026 Winter Olympics, making it a compelling option for cord cutters.

What’s included in the cost of Peacock Premium?

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.

What’s included in the cost of Peacock Premium Plus?

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 airs exclusively on NBC and streams 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. » MORE: How much do Apple TV+, Hulu, and Netflix cost? » MORE

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. Freelance writer Sarah Edwards contributed to this article. Explore more on About the author Courtney Neidel is an assigning editor for the core personal finance team at NerdWallet. She joined NerdWallet in 2014 and spent six years writing about shopping, budgeting and money-saving strategies before being promoted to editor. Courtney has been interviewed as a retail authority by "Good Morning America," Cheddar and CBSN. Her prior experience includes freelance writing for California newspapers. Published in 13 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill Bill Negotiation: Get a Better Deal on Cable, Internet and More 7 Ways to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill 9 Ways to Lower Your Cable Bill What Is the Best Streaming Service for You? How to Choose By Cara Smith, Lisa Mulka How Much Does Netflix Cost, and Is It Worth It? By Lisa Mulka, Laura McMullen How Much Does YouTube Premium Cost? By Amanda Barroso, Lisa Mulka How Much is Hulu? By Lisa Mulka