Essential Information Regarding the NBCUniversal Streaming Platform, Peacock Explored
Peacock Expands its Sports and Entertainment Offerings
Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming platform, has made a significant move into the world of sports and entertainment. The service is now available on a wide range of devices, including Roku, Android, Apple TV, iOS, and smart TVs from manufacturers like Samsung, LG, and Vizio.
One of the standout features of Peacock is its broad and diverse live sports coverage. It streams major events such as Sunday Night Football (NFL), Premier League soccer, PGA golf tournaments, rugby, cycling (including the Tour de France), WWE, and some U.S. Soccer matches. Peacock was the streaming platform for the Paris Olympics in 2024, offering extensive coverage of both Olympic and Paralympic events live and on-demand.
Peacock's sports content is particularly strong when it comes to NBCUniversal’s rights, including the NFL's Sunday Night Football, Premier League soccer, Olympics, and soon the NBA. The platform simulcasts all of NBC's NFL games, including playoff games and the Super Bowl.
However, Peacock's recent price increase is a reflection of its strategic investment in premium live sports. This includes the acquisition of NBA rights starting in late 2025. The new lower-priced tier, Peacock Select, launched at $7.99/month, excludes most NBC Sports programming such as Sunday Night Football, whereas higher tiers now cost up to $16.99/month to accommodate the sports content expansion.
In terms of entertainment, Peacock offers a slate of original shows, including Girls5Eva, A.P. Bio, Angelyne, Armas de Mujer, Battlestar Galactica, Bel-Air, Brave New World, Clean Slate, Code 404, Division One, Dr. Death, Expecting, Hitmen, Intelligence, Killing It, MacGruber, One of Us Is Lying, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, Punky Brewster, Queer As Folk, Rutherford Falls, Saved by the Bell, Save Me, The Capture, The Girl in the Woods, The Resort, Vigil, and We Are Lady Parts.
Peacock's international expansion is also noteworthy. Peacock UK offers viewers in the UK the chance to tune into many of the shows that were previously only available to viewers in the US. Sky TV subscribers and NOW Entertainment pass holders can access Peacock shows on their devices at no extra fee.
In comparison to other streaming services, Peacock offers a compelling choice for fans of its sports offerings, particularly NFL's Sunday Night Football, Premier League soccer, Olympics, and soon the NBA. However, services like ESPN+ offer a broader but differently focused sports portfolio, requiring multiple subscriptions for full coverage.
References: 1. CNBC 2. TechRadar 3. The Verge 4. Variety
- Peacock, currently available on various devices, has expanded its offering to include both sports and entertainment.
- Live sports events on Peacock include Sunday Night Football, Premier League soccer, PGA golf tournaments, and the Paris Olympics in 2024.
- Peacock also offers a range of original shows such as Girls5Eva, A.P. Bio, and Saved by the Bell.
- Peacock UK provides access for UK viewers to many of the shows previously exclusive to US viewers.
- The recent price increase on Peacock reflects its investment in premium live sports, including the acquisition of NBA rights.
- In comparison to other streaming services, Peacock offers a concentrated sports focus, particularly for NFL's Sunday Night Football and Premier League soccer.
- Services like ESPN+ offer a broader sports portfolio, potentially requiring multiple subscriptions for comprehensive coverage.
