How to watch live sports on Peacock: Live stream the NFL, college football, basketball, the Olympics and more | Sporting News

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.

STREAM: Watch live sports with Peacock

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 college football games as well as college basketball, golf, NASCAR, the Olympics and WWE events.

Peacock viewers can take the entertainment on the go on their favorite devices. It offers a wide variety of programming outside of just the live sports NBC carries. You’ll also have access to Spanish-language broadcasts on Telemundo.

Peacock subscription plans, prices

Signing up for Peacock is a breeze with two different price plans: Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. The Premium Plan starts at $7.99/month or $79.99/year. Premium Plus starts at $13.99/month or $139.99/year for an ad-free experience.

Peacock offers two basic plans. Here is a breakdown of each plan:

Premium ($7.99 per month, $79.99 per year)

• Stream movies, TV show and live sports
• Current NBC and Bravo shows
• 50-plus always-on channels

Premium Plus ($13.99 per month, $139.99 per year)

• Everything included in Premium plan
• Ad-free experience (limited exclusions)
• Live stream of local NBC affiliate

What sports channels are on Peacock?

Peacock features multiple channels that sports fans can watch when there is a break in the game.

With Peacock, you can access the Peacock-exclusive NFL games, Premier League soccer, exclusive Big Ten football and basketball games, not to mention golf, rugby, cycling, motorsports events and more. In Olympic years, Peacock is a must-have to enjoy wall-to-wall coverage of either the Winter or Summer Games.

And lest we forget about the best content library in pro wrestling with the WWE Network. Live PLEs and original programming are all at your fingertips.

• 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.

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 $7.99 per month to $1.99 per month for 12 months.

Current Peacock offers and promotions

Peacock is offering an incredible Black Friday promo. Save 75% and get a whole year of Peacock for $19.99 or get $1.99/month for 6 months. No commitment, cancel anytime.

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.