How much is a Peacock TV subscription? Plans, bundles, current deals and prices compared to Netflix, Prime Video and more

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Want to find out how much a premium Peacock subscription costs? (Image credit: Shutterstock/DANIEL CONSTANTE)

If you're wondering how much does a Peacock TV subscription cost? Then you're in the right place. The cost of a subscription to NBCUniversal's streaming service has grown in recent years, putting it in line with the price of its bigger rivals.

Peacock's subscription prices have been raised three times since it launched in 2020, which means it's no longer the most affordable streaming service for film buffs, sports nuts, TV fans and 24/7 news devotees.

However, considering that Peacock has two plans to choose from brimming with so much quality content (from Universal movies and Peacock Originals to NBC and Bravo hits), it still gives HBO Max, Netflix and Paramount+ a run for their money.

Below we’ll detail how the Peacock price matches up to some of the best streaming service heavyweights, so you can decide if a subscription is the right move for you, and any money-saving sign-up deals currently available.

Peacock prices at a glance

Eddie Redmayne preparing to take a shot with a sniper rifle in The Day of the Jackal.

The Day of the Jackal is one of Peacock's most-watched shows. (Image credit: Sky)

If you’re looking for a colorful dose of excellent entertainment, NBCUniversal’s Peacock TV is an attractive streaming service offering great on-demand content across two main plans.

The latest pricing for Peacock's 'Premium' (with ads) and 'Premium Plus' (without ads) at the time of writing is as follows:

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Plan

Monthly

Annual

Ads?

Premium

$10.99

$109.99

Yes

Premium Plus

$16.99

$169.99

Yes (limited)

Looking back to when Peacock launched in 2020, its 'Premium' tier was priced at $4.99 a month, while its 'Premium Plus' tier, which lets subscribers go ad-free, access live local NBC coverage and download content, costed $9.99 per month.

That changed in July 2023, when Peacock announced its very first price hike, which saw the 'Premium' tier go up by $1 to $5.99 and the 'Premium Plus' tier rise by $2 to $11.99. Those price changes took effect immediately, while existing subscribers had until August 17, 2023.

Peacock's second price hike was announced in July 2024, which saw both the Peacock 'Premium' (with ads) plan and the Peacock 'Premium Plus' (mostly ad-free) plan increase by $2. That meant prices grew to $7.99 and $13.99, respectively.

Exactly one year later, in July 2025, Peacock announced another price hike that marked its biggest jump in costs ever. The service raised the price of both its 'Premium' and 'Premium Plus' plans by $3 a month each, bringing the cost of a subscription to the service more in line with rival services (see more on this below).

Of course, like most rival streaming services, you can still save money on a Peacock subscription by signing up to an annual plan instead of a monthly rolling subscription if you know you want to have access to Peacock for a year. See this saving below.

Peacock 'Premium' plan:$131.88$109.99 at Peacock

Peacock 'Premium' plan: was $131.88 for 12-months now $109.99 at Peacock
You can save $21.89 by subscribing to an annual Peacock subscription. The over 16% saving isn't available for a monthly subscription and is only the regular annual subscription saving that you get by signing up for the year, but with more than 80,000 hours of content available, you'll definitely need more time to get through its big catalog, especially with some of the best 2025 Oscar winners being available, and this way you'll also have an account for upcoming live sporting events. Just note that you'll have to put up with ads if you sign up to this plan.

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Peacock plans at a glance

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The hugely popular neo-Western drama Yellowstone is available to watch on Peacock. (Image credit: Paramount)

Peacock's 'Premium' plan provides complete access to the Peacock library. That’s over 80,000 hours of movies and TV goodness, including every season of Peacock Original shows like The Traitors, Bel-Air, and the Saved by the Bell reboot.

You'll also be able to watch new episodes of NBC shows like Law & Order: SVU and Chicago Fire the day after they broadcast and stream live sports (such as exclusive Premier League, NBA and WNBA matches) as well as events. The only caveat? It’s an ad-supported plan, which means up to five minutes of commercials every hour.

Meanwhile, 'Premium Plus' lets you ditch the annoying ads on everything except live channels, sports and events, and a handful of movies and TV shows. You get everything that 'Premium' offers, but with the benefit of watching select content offline on your mobile with the ability to download as well as access to your local NBC channel live, 24/7.

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Includes

Price

Ads

Premium

TV shows from NBC, Bravo and more; movies and Peacock Originals; and live sports and events

$10.99 a month

Yes

Premium Plus

TV shows from NBC, Bravo and more; movies and Peacock Originals; live sports and events; 24/7 live local NBC channel; downloads

$16.99 a month

Yes (limited)

How does the Peacock price compare to other streaming services?

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Poker Face is a hit Peacock Original series. (Image credit: NBC)

Peacock used to be one of the most affordable streaming services to get an ad-free streaming experience. However, following its biggest price hike ever in 2025, the service is now priced more in line with rivals.

While the NBCUniversal streaming service doesn't have the same large catalog as its rivals, it more than makes up for this by offering access to some of the biggest live sporting matches and events, including the Premier League, NBA and WNBA.

Its library is also home to NBC programming like Law & Order: SVU and Chicago Fire, plus Peacock Originals such as Poker Face and Twisted Metal, which you can't stream on other services.

To get an idea of how the Peacock price compares to its competitors, take a look at the table below, which shows the price of its ad-free subscription compared to competitors:

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Streaming service

Ad-free rate

Apple TV+

$9.99 a month

Paramount+

$12.99 a month

Disney+

$15.99 a month

Peacock

$16.99 a month

HBO Max

$17.99 a month

Netflix

$17.99 a month

Hulu

$18.99 a month

What can you watch on Peacock?

Elphaba and Glinda looking at something magical off-camera in Universal's Wicked Part One movie

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Peacock has more than 80,000 hours of movies, TV shows, and live sports to stream. But where Peacock really shines is through its blockbuster movie list as three Oscar-nominated movies are available to exclusively stream on the platform, including Wicked, Conclave and The Wild Robot.

Peacock is also home to some horror gems like these four with 85% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes and features new film releases including Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. When it comes to TV shows, there's Peacock original series like Lockerbie: A Search for the Truth and Poker Face, as well as iconic shows such as Real Housewives and Parks and Recreation.

There's something for everyone with its live TV channels, live sports, news and NBC content.

Peacock price: FAQs

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Which countries can I sign up to Peacock?

Peacock is currently available to stream within the United States and certain US territories such as American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

Can you get Peacock for free?

While Peacock discontinued its free ad-supported tier at the start of 2023, there is a way to still access the NBCUniversal's streaming service for free. The best way to get a free Peacock subscription is to become an Instacart+ member, which throws in access to its 'Premium' ad-supported tier at no extra cost.

This is also one of the only ways to get a Peacock free trial since it discontinued its own introductory offer in November 2021, as you'll also be able to access the service as part of an Instacart+ 14 day free trial. A Peacock subscription is part of the retail company's special offers of being a member, so represents the best value if you want to access other perks.

Xfinity customers can also get a free Peacock subscription to its ad-supported service through three different ways. Whether you're a Gigabit Speeds customer or you've signed up for Now TV as an add-on to your internet plan or you're a Diamond or Platinum rewards customer or you own one of Xfinity's devices, you may be eligible to access the service for free.

What is the cheapest way to get a Peacock subscription?

If you've already had an Instacart+ free trial or don't want to get membership, then the cheapest way to get Peacock is to sign up for an annual 'Premium' or 'Premium Plus' plan, which offers a roughly 17% saving as opposed to paying in monthly installments. Looked at another way, paying annually effectively bags you 12 months for the price of 10, allowing you to stream some of the hottest shows, movies and live sports.

It's also worth looking out for the best streaming deals. Peacock tends to offer discounts on a more regular basis than its competitors, which makes it more likely that you'll be able to find a saving. The best time to find a reduced Peacock subscription is to wait until the Black Friday and Cyber Monday streaming deals start to appear in mid- to late November. Peacock has been known to offer discounts as large as 75% off an annual plan, making it an ideal deal for those that want to skip any unforeseen price hikes.

There are also other ways to save money on your streaming subscription with these Peacock TV promo codes.

Amelia Schwanke
Senior Editor UK, Home Entertainment

Amelia became the Senior Editor for Home Entertainment at TechRadar in the UK in April 2023. With a background of more than eight years in tech and finance publishing, she's now leading our coverage to bring you a fresh perspective on everything to do with TV and audio. When she's not tinkering with the latest gadgets and gizmos in the ever-evolving world of home entertainment, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures and travelling.