Peacock Sports: Olympics, NFL, and More
Get the most out of Peacock’s sports coverage! Learn how to watch live Olympic events, NFL games, and more with insights from our sports experts.
Peacock promotes itself as the streaming service with the most live sports. We don’t know how true that is when ESPN+ exists, but it certainly comes close each time the Olympic Games happen.
Beyond the Olympics, Peacock delivers a robust sports lineup, making it a must-have service for Premier League followers like me, Taylor Kujawa, and WWE fans like our writer Bill Frost. It’s also the go-to destination for streaming NFL on NBC programs like Sunday Night Football.
The best part is that a monthly Peacock subscription costs less than $15, and you get more than just sports. The NBCUniversal platform offers current NBC, Bravo, and Hallmark Channel content, along with a wide selection of hit movies and TV shows.
How to watch sports on Peacock
Live sports are available to all Peacock Premium subscribers. To view on-demand, live, and upcoming events, select the Sports tab from the Peacock home screen and scroll down to your sport of choice.
Sports on Peacock
Peacock comes loaded with sports coverage thanks to NBC Sports and Telemundo Deportes’ media rights portfolios. Subscribers can catch everything from football and cycling to rugby and horse racing through a blend of English- and Spanish-language programming. The service even carries select games and replays from specific teams—including Notre Dame, Chivas de Guadalajara, and U.S. Soccer.
Here’s a list of what’s available in Peacock’s core sports library:
- Big East basketball
- Big Ten basketball and football
- Cycling (Tour de France, Vuelta a España, and more)
- Diamond League
- Figure skating
- Golf (PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, and more)
- Horse racing (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and more)
- IMSA
- IndyCar
- NASCAR
- Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
- Premier League
- Sunday Night Football
- SuperMotocross
- World Rugby SVNS Series
- WWE
Pro tip: Since MLB Sunday Leadoff moved to The Roku Channel last spring, Peacock no longer offers live MLB games.
Olympics on Peacock
When it comes to the Olympics, Peacock stands first on the podium of streaming services. That’s because it’s the only platform to carry complete Summer and Winter Olympics coverage.
During the Paris Games, Peacock will host over 5,000 hours of live content covering all 329 medal events. It also launched the following interactive features we’ll be testing each day of the Olympics.
- Peacock Discovery Multiview: A multi-screen mode that allows you to watch four live events simultaneously. You can arrow over the screen you want to hear, but you can’t choose the specific events you see. Additionally, the four screens aren’t equal in size, which makes it difficult to see the action happening on the smaller panels. Perhaps Peacock will refine this feature and make it available for all sports on the service.
- Peacock Live Actions: On-screen prompts that help you navigate through live and primetime Olympic coverage. Think of it like Pop Up Video meets Choose Your Own Adventure.
- Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock: Personalized daily recaps narrated by an AI-generated voice based on Al Michaels (sounds weird, but we’re interested).
To view the 2024 Paris Olympics schedule, check out our How To Watch the Summer Olympics page.
Score live sports with Peacock’s affordable plans
Peacock offers two plans with monthly and annual payment options. The Premium plan costs $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year and provides access to a wide range of live sports. For $13.99 a month or $139.99 a year, the Premium Plus plan offers the same extensive sports coverage but adds the benefit of ad-free on-demand content. Premium Plus also includes live local coverage with 24/7 access to your area’s NBC station.
No matter your plan, commercials will always be there during live sports broadcasts.
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Peacock sports channels
Peacock offers several live TV channels that cover sports, news, reality TV, and more. These ad-supported networks aren’t really the service’s focal point. But we think it’s still fun to flip on a live channel for casual viewing, and the Peacock channels dedicated to sports deliver an array of game highlights, classic matches, and docuseries.
- NBC Sports
- NFL Channel
- GolfPass Channel
- Premier League TV
- Team USA TV (during the Olympics)
- WWE Network
Pro tip: Fans of The Dan Patrick Show can watch live episodes on Peacock’s NBC Sports channel weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon ET. Full episodes are also available on demand in the Peacock app.
Is Peacock worth it for sports fans?
Peacock is absolutely worth it for sports fans, especially those who enjoy multiple leagues and events. We use it for watching Premier League, PGA Tour, and WWE content alongside marquee NFL, NASCAR, and Big Ten coverage. The streaming service also includes a deep library of TV shows and movies, so subscribers never run out of entertainment options.
The downside to Peacock’s sports roster is that it only covers NBC Sports content. Even then, Peacock doesn’t simultaneously stream all events airing on NBCUniversal channels. That’s why we recommend it as a companion to live TV services like Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV, so you get USA Network alongside CBS Sports, ESPN, and FOX Sports channels.
Peacock sports FAQ
Does Peacock have live sports?
Yes, Peacock carries many live sporting events. Some of its key coverage includes the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, and WWE, but it also specializes in track and field, golf, cycling, and motorsports.
Does Peacock have NFL games?
Yes, Peacock will stream an exclusive NFL game in Week 1 and every game that airs on NBC—including all Sunday Night Football matchups. It’s also home to the Football Night in America and Peacock Sunday Night Football Final studio shows.
How much does Peacock cost for sports?
Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. Both the Premium and Premium Plus plans provide a similar range of live sports coverage. But Premium Plus includes 24/7 live access to your local NBC channel, which may feature additional sports programming.
What is Peacock Sports Pass?
Peacock Sports Pass is a commercial TV package that allows bars, restaurants, and other venues to stream Peacock’s sports coverage. Distributed by EverPass Media, it’s the only legal way commercial establishments can show Peacock-exclusive events and complete Olympics coverage.
Does Peacock include access to SportsEngine Play?
No, SportsEngine Play content isn’t available on Peacock. But you can access the free youth and amateur sports streaming service through its dedicated app and website.
Does Peacock include NBC Sports Regional Networks?
No, Peacock doesn’t include NBC’s regional sports networks. If you live in one of the following NBC RSN markets, you’ll need a live TV streaming service like Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV to tune in.
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Why you should trust us
Our TV experts have been using Peacock since its launch in 2020, witnessing its content fluctuations and evaluating its sports offerings. Combining our hands-on experience with thorough research and competitive analysis, we created this guide to help current and future Peacock subscribers navigate the service’s sports coverage.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
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