Not all NFL games are on Peacock — the service carries only a portion of the regular season and playoff games

Peacock shows select Thursday Night Football games during the regular season, along with some playoff games and Super Bowl coverage, but you will not find every game there. NBC owns the rights to Thursday Night Football, and Peacock streams those games as part of NBC's broadcast package. Other games — those on CBS, Fox, ESPN, and NFL Network — require those channels or their own streaming services instead.

The games Peacock carries change from week to week during the season. You can find the current week's schedule on Peacock's app or website by looking for the Sports section, or by checking NBC Sports' schedule page, which lists which games air where.

Key Takeaways

  • Peacock carries Thursday Night Football games during the regular season because NBC holds the broadcast rights to that package.
  • Peacock also streams some playoff games and Super Bowl coverage, though not every postseason game appears there.
  • Games on CBS, Fox, ESPN, and NFL Network require those channels or their own apps — Peacock does not carry them.
  • The specific games available on Peacock shift week to week, so check the schedule before game day to confirm where to watch.

What Games Peacock Actually Streams

During the NFL regular season, Peacock streams Thursday Night Football games that NBC broadcasts. This is the main NFL content on the platform. Each Thursday game is available to stream on Peacock at the same time it airs on NBC, so if you have a Peacock account, you can watch from your phone, tablet, or connected TV without needing cable.

Peacock also carries playoff games and Super Bowl broadcasts when NBC holds the rights to those games. In recent years, NBC has broadcast some Wild Card and Divisional playoff games, and Peacock streams those same games. However, not every playoff game is on NBC — some are exclusive to other networks like CBS or Fox, which means they will not appear on Peacock.

The Super Bowl rotates among networks each year. When NBC broadcasts the Super Bowl, Peacock streams it as well. In years when CBS, Fox, or another network has the Super Bowl, you will need that network's service instead.

Which NFL Games You Cannot Watch on Peacock

Games broadcast on CBS, Fox, ESPN, and NFL Network do not appear on Peacock. CBS and Fox games require cable or their own streaming services (Paramount+ for CBS, Fox Now for Fox). ESPN games are on ESPN+ or cable. NFL Network games are only on that channel or the NFL+.

Sunday afternoon games are typically split between CBS and Fox, depending on your region. Sunday night games air on NBC (which means they may be on Peacock), but Monday Night Football is exclusively on ESPN. If you want to watch all NFL games, you will need access to multiple services.

How to Find This Week's Peacock NFL Schedule

Open the Peacock app or go to peacock.com and navigate to the Sports section. Look for NFL or Football to see upcoming games. The schedule shows which games are available to stream and when they start.

You can also visit nbcsports.com and search for the NFL schedule. That page lists every game for the week and shows which network or service carries each one. This is often faster than searching through the Peacock app if you are trying to find a specific game.

During the season, Peacock sends notifications to your phone or email when Thursday Night Football games are about to start, if you have notifications turned on in your account settings.

Peacock Subscription Levels and NFL Access

Thursday Night Football games are available to all Peacock subscribers, including those on the free tier. You do not need a paid subscription to watch NFL games on Peacock, though the free version includes ads during the broadcast.

Peacock Premium (the paid tier) removes ads from most content, though some live sports events may still include ads even on the paid plan. The Premium tier costs around $6 per month with ads or $12 per month ad-free, though prices vary by region and promotional offers change throughout the year.

What Happens During the Offseason

Once the NFL season ends, Peacock does not carry regular NFL content until the next season begins. The service may show NFL-related shows, documentaries, or highlights during the offseason, but live games return only when the regular season starts in September.

If you are looking for NFL content year-round, NFL+ is a separate subscription service (not part of Peacock) that offers game replays, coach film, and other content outside the regular season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Sunday NFL games on Peacock?

Only if NBC broadcasts them, which is rare during the regular season. Most Sunday games are on CBS or Fox. NBC typically carries Sunday Night Football, and those games stream on Peacock.

Do I need cable to watch Thursday Night Football on Peacock?

No. Peacock streams Thursday Night Football to anyone with a Peacock account, whether free or paid. You do not need a cable subscription.

What if I miss a Thursday Night Football game?

Peacock usually makes the full game available to rewatch after it airs live. Check the Sports section of the app a few hours after the game ends. Availability may vary depending on your region and licensing agreements.

Can I watch NFL playoff games on Peacock?

Only the playoff games that NBC broadcasts. If CBS, Fox, or ESPN has the playoff game, you will need that network's service instead. Check the schedule before the game to see which network carries it.

Is there a way to watch every NFL game with one service?

No single service carries all NFL games. You would need Peacock (for Thursday Night Football and some NBC games), Paramount+ or cable (for CBS games), Fox Now or cable (for Fox games), ESPN+ or cable (for Monday Night Football), and NFL Network or NFL+ (for some games). Most fans use a combination of services or cable.