How To Watch NFL Games on Peacock in 2026
Curious about watching NFL games on Peacock? Here's how to stream Peacock's exclusive game and other NFL content.
Peacock is a strong companion service to have for the passionate NFL fan. Not only is it the streaming home for all NBC Sunday Night Football broadcasts and several other matchups throughout the year. It also features an exclusive game late in the regular season, and plenty of other NFL content you can only watch on the platform.
Have you been curious about Peacock? Want to watch more NFL games this year? Keep reading to learn more about watching the NFL on Peacock during the 2026 season and beyond.
Which NFL games stream on Peacock?
For starters, if an NFL game is airing on NBC, it’s also streaming on Peacock. But there’s a small caveat.
Fans who want to stream the game need the Peacock Premium plan, the lowest tier required for live sports. It costs more than the base plan, but only by a few dollars per month.
With that plan, you can stream every Sunday Night Football game, a Thanksgiving game, three playoff games, and the preseason Hall of Fame Game.
Plus, Peacock will once again stream one game exclusively on its platform. It comes during Week 17 on January 2.
That’s a total of 26 NFL games you can watch on Peacock in 2026.
Other NFL content on Peacock
Aside from live NFL games, a subscription to Peacock Premium offers plenty of other content for the avid pro football fan.
First of all, Peacock returns with “Sunday Night Football Final” after every SNF game, and offers “expanded postgame coverage” in 2026, per NBC. Jac Collinsworth, Tony Dungy, and Rodney Harrison host the show.
You’ll also get to watch recordings of video podcasts and radio shows like “PFT Live,” “The Dan Patrick Show,” “Chris Simms Unbuttoned,” and more. Some of those shows stream live, too.
Peacock features original TV shows. Those titles include “Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback,” “Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure,” and “Earnin’ It: The NFL’s Forward Progress.”
The platform also offers team-specific news clips, a variety of fantasy football content, and video series like “A Football Life” and “NFL Explained.”
As a reminder, content on Peacock comes and goes. The offerings mentioned in this guide are current as of this writing.
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How to watch the NFL on Peacock FAQ
Does Peacock show NFL games?
Yes, Peacock simulcasts all NFL games that air on NBC, including three playoff games. In 2026, Peacock will also stream an exclusive NFL matchup in Week 17.
Can you watch Sunday Night Football on Peacock?
Yes, all Sunday Night Football games that air on NBC are also available to stream live on Peacock.
When is Peacock's exclusive NFL game this season?
Peacock will stream an exclusive NFL game during Week 17 of the 2026 season. The matchup will occur on Saturday, January 2, in primetime. The teams are yet to be determined.
Can you watch NFL games for free on Peacock?
Technically, no. But certain Xfinity customers receive Peacock Premium for free. Those situations include: Diamond or Platinum members, and subscribers of Sports & News TV or World Soccer Ticket.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com senior writer, Eric Chiu, analyzed this season’s NFL on Peacock schedule to evaluate the streaming service’s pro football coverage. He compared Peacock’s pricing, game availability, and exclusive features to other NFL viewing options. Then, using his existing TV research, he explored discount opportunities and alternative ways to watch Peacock NFL games.
Check out our How We Rank page for more details on our methodology.
