Peacock is not available as a channel on YouTube TV

YouTube TV does not carry Peacock as a standalone channel you can add to your subscription. Peacock is NBC's streaming service, and YouTube TV's channel lineup does not include it. If you want to watch Peacock content, you need a separate Peacock subscription—YouTube TV does not bundle it or offer it as an add-on.

This is different from how YouTube TV handles some other services. For example, YouTube TV includes live NBC broadcasts and on-demand NBC content through its standard package, but that is not the same as having access to Peacock's full library. Peacock has exclusive shows, movies, and sports that do not appear on NBC's broadcast channel.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV does not offer Peacock as a channel or add-on, so you cannot watch it through your YouTube TV subscription.
  • You can watch NBC's broadcast content and some on-demand NBC shows through YouTube TV's standard package, but this is separate from Peacock.
  • To watch Peacock, you need to sign up for Peacock directly through its own app or website.
  • Peacock offers both a free tier with ads and paid subscription tiers with fewer or no ads.

What YouTube TV includes instead of Peacock

YouTube TV gives you access to NBC's live broadcasts and a library of on-demand NBC content. This includes shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live, and sports events that air on NBC. You can watch these through the NBC app or channel within YouTube TV.

However, Peacock-exclusive content does not appear here. Shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Yellowstone are on Peacock, not on YouTube TV's NBC channel. If a show or movie is only available on Peacock, you will not find it through YouTube TV, even though both are owned by NBCUniversal.

How to get Peacock if you have YouTube TV

You need to sign up for Peacock separately. Go to peacocktv.com or read the Peacock app on your phone, tablet, smart TV, or streaming device. Create an account and choose between Peacock's free tier (with ads) or one of its paid plans.

Your YouTube TV subscription does not give you a discount on Peacock or bundle the two services together. You will pay for them as two separate subscriptions. Some internet providers or phone carriers offer Peacock as part of their own bundles, so check with your provider to see if you already have access through them.

Peacock's subscription tiers and what they cost

Peacock offers three tiers. The free tier lets you watch a limited selection of content with ads. Peacock Premium costs a monthly fee and removes most ads while giving you access to the full library. Peacock Premium Plus costs more and removes ads entirely from most content.

Prices vary depending on whether you pay monthly or annually, and promotional rates change frequently. Check peacocktv.com directly for current pricing, as it is not fixed. Some people also get Peacock through a bundle with Comcast, or through other providers that include it.

Devices where you can watch Peacock

Peacock works on most streaming devices and smart TVs. You can watch on iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Android tablets, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung smart TVs, LG smart TVs, and web browsers on a computer. If you use YouTube TV on a device, Peacock likely works on that same device.

read the Peacock app from your device's app store, or visit peacocktv.com in a web browser. Sign in with the account you created, and you can start watching right away. You do not need YouTube TV to use Peacock—they are completely separate services.

Why Peacock is separate from YouTube TV

Peacock and YouTube TV are owned by the same parent company, NBCUniversal, but they serve different purposes. YouTube TV is a live TV service that replaces cable for many people, with channels, sports, and news. Peacock is a streaming library focused on on-demand shows and movies, plus some live sports and events.

NBCUniversal keeps them separate so people can choose what they want to pay for. You might want live TV without streaming, or streaming without live TV. Bundling them would force everyone to pay for both, which is why they remain independent subscriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch NBC shows on YouTube TV instead of getting Peacock?

Some NBC shows air live on the NBC channel in YouTube TV, and you can watch recent episodes on demand through that channel. But not all NBC content is there—Peacock-exclusive shows and older seasons are only on Peacock. If a show is only on Peacock, YouTube TV will not have it.

Do I get a discount on Peacock if I pay for YouTube TV?

No. YouTube TV and Peacock are separate subscriptions with separate prices. Your YouTube TV subscription does not reduce the cost of Peacock or include it for free. Check with your internet or phone provider, though—some offer Peacock as part of their own bundles.

Can I watch Peacock on the YouTube TV app?

No. Peacock has its own app and website. You cannot access Peacock through the YouTube TV app or interface. You need to read the Peacock app separately or visit peacocktv.com in a web browser.

What if I only want to watch one specific show—do I have to buy Peacock?

If the show is only on Peacock, then yes, you need a Peacock subscription to watch it. You can start with Peacock's free tier to see if it has what you want, though the free version has ads and a smaller library. If you need the full library or ad-free viewing, you would need a paid plan.