Yes, you can watch some NFL games on Peacock, but not all of them
Peacock streams Thursday Night Football exclusively during the NFL regular season. These games air live on Thursday evenings and are available to all Peacock subscribers at no extra cost beyond your subscription. However, Sunday and Monday night games, playoff games, and the Super Bowl air on other networks and are not on Peacock.
The Thursday Night Football package has been Peacock's main NFL offering since 2022. If you want to watch other NFL games, you will need cable, a different streaming service, or an antenna depending on which game and which week of the season you are watching.
Key Takeaways
- Peacock streams Thursday Night Football live during the regular season as part of your standard subscription.
- Sunday games on CBS and Fox, Monday Night Football on ESPN, and playoff games require different services or cable.
- You can watch Thursday Night Football on Peacock through the app on your phone, tablet, computer, or connected TV device.
- Peacock's free tier includes Thursday Night Football, so you do not need a paid subscription to watch.
What games are actually on Peacock
Peacock holds the exclusive streaming rights to Thursday Night Football for the entire NFL regular season. This means every Thursday night game airs on Peacock and nowhere else on television or streaming. Games typically start at 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time, though some weeks may have different start times.
The Thursday Night Football package runs from September through early January, covering all 18 weeks of the regular season. Peacock does not stream playoff games, the Super Bowl, or any games that air on Sunday or Monday. Those games remain on traditional broadcast and cable networks.
Which subscription tier you need
You do not need to pay for a Peacock subscription to watch Thursday Night Football. The games are available on Peacock's free tier, which means you can create a free account and watch without entering a credit card. You will see ads during the broadcast, but the game itself costs nothing.
Peacock also offers a paid Premium tier ($5.99 per month with ads, or $11.99 per month without ads) and a Premium Plus tier ($19.99 per month). These paid tiers remove ads from some content and unlock additional shows and movies, but Thursday Night Football is included on all tiers equally.
How to find and watch Thursday Night Football on Peacock
Open the Peacock app or website and look for the Sports section. During the NFL season, Thursday Night Football games appear prominently on the home page and in the Sports tab. You can also search for "Thursday Night Football" directly in the search bar.
Games are available to stream live on Thursday evenings. If you miss the live broadcast, Peacock typically makes the full game available on demand shortly after it ends, though availability depends on your location and blackout rules. Check the Peacock app a few hours after the game concludes to see if a replay is ready.
What devices work with Peacock
You can watch Thursday Night Football on Peacock through the app on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, computers (Windows and Mac), and connected TV devices. Supported TV platforms include Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, and Chromecast. You can also watch through a web browser at peacock.com.
read the Peacock app from your device's app store, sign in with your free or paid account, and select the game from the Sports section. If you are watching on a TV, you can cast from your phone using Chromecast or AirPlay, or use the native Peacock app if your TV supports it.
Where to watch other NFL games
Sunday afternoon games air on CBS and Fox and require cable, a cable-streaming service like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV, or an antenna. Sunday night games air on NBC and are available through NBC's website, the NBC app, or cable. Monday Night Football airs on ESPN and requires cable or an ESPN+ subscription bundled with Disney+.
Playoff games and the Super Bowl air on CBS, NBC, or Fox depending on the year, and require cable or an antenna. Some playoff games may also stream on Paramount+ (CBS games) or Peacock (NBC games), but this varies by year. Check the NFL schedule closer to the playoffs to see which service carries each game.
Blackout rules and location restrictions
Peacock's Thursday Night Football streams are subject to local blackout rules in some cases. If you live in the market of a team playing on Thursday night, the game may be blacked out in your area on streaming, though it will air on local broadcast television. Blackout rules vary by team and location, so you may need to check whether a specific game is available in your area before game time.
If a game is blacked out on Peacock, you can usually watch it on local broadcast TV through an antenna or cable. Peacock will show a message if a game is not available in your location, so you will know before the broadcast starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay for Peacock to watch Thursday Night Football?
No. Thursday Night Football is included on Peacock's free tier. You can create a free account and watch with ads. Paid subscriptions remove ads from some content but do not unlock the games themselves.
Can I watch Thursday Night Football on my TV?
Yes. read the Peacock app on your smart TV (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung, or LG), or cast from your phone using Chromecast or AirPlay. You can also watch through a web browser on a computer connected to your TV.
What if I miss a Thursday night game?
Peacock usually makes the full game available on demand a few hours after it ends. Check the Sports section or search for the game in the app. Availability depends on your location and blackout rules.
Can I watch Sunday or Monday NFL games on Peacock?
No. Peacock only streams Thursday Night Football. Sunday games are on CBS, Fox, or NBC; Monday Night Football is on ESPN. You will need cable, an antenna, or a streaming service that carries those networks.
Is Thursday Night Football in 4K on Peacock?
Peacock offers 4K streaming for some content, but 4K availability for Thursday Night Football depends on your device and internet speed. Check your device settings to see if 4K is available for the game you are watching.