What Is Peacock Streaming?
Peacock streaming is NBCUniversal’s online subscription service that delivers TV shows, movies, originals, news, and live sports directly over the internet, replacing the need for traditional cable or satellite for much of NBC’s content.
Launched in 2020, it draws heavily on NBC, Universal Pictures, Universal Television, and Telemundo libraries, while also offering Peacock Original series, films, and specials, plus curated linear-style channels that simulate traditional TV viewing.[1][4][6]
Peacock Plans, Pricing, and Tiers
Peacock has evolved from offering a free tier to focusing on paid plans, with Premium and Premium Plus providing access to its full on-demand catalog, and the free option no longer available to new sign-ups.[1][2]
In 2025, the service introduced a Select tier with a reduced library and no live sports, while increasing prices across paid plans to support expanding sports rights and original content; even so, reviewers still rank Peacock as one of the best value platforms in the U.S. streaming market.[1][2]
Sports and Content Lineup on Peacock
Peacock has become a key streaming home for major NBC Sports and Telemundo Deportes events, including Sunday Night Football, Premier League matches, WWE programming, and other live competitions, along with related studio shows and alternate broadcasts.[1][2][4][6]
Alongside sports, Peacock features Universal films, hit series like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," Peacock Originals, Bravo reality franchises, kids’ titles, and Spanish-language programming, with new movies and shows added each month through curated collections and seasonal drops.[1][3][4][7][8]