Who offers Peacock at no cost
Peacock has a free tier that anyone can watch without paying, but you do not get it from Peacock alone—you may also get it bundled with other services you already pay for. The free ad-supported version comes directly from NBCUniversal (Peacock's owner) through the Peacock app or website. If you have a cable or internet plan, your provider might include Peacock Premium at no extra charge. If you have Comcast Xfinity, Cox, or Verizon Fios, check your account to see whether Peacock Premium is already part of your package.
The free tier from Peacock itself shows a rotating selection of movies, TV shows, and sports—not the full library. You will see ads during playback. If you subscribe to Peacock Premium (the paid version), you unlock more content and fewer ads, but that is separate from the free options covered here.
Key Takeaways
- Peacock's free tier is available to anyone through the Peacock app or website at peacocktv.com, with ads included and a limited content library.
- Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Verizon Fios customers may have Peacock Premium included in their internet or cable plan at no additional cost.
- Some wireless carriers and other internet providers bundle Peacock into their plans, so check your account details or contact your provider directly.
- The free version rotates its content monthly, so what is available changes regularly and you cannot always find a specific show or movie.
Peacock's free ad-supported tier
The free version of Peacock is available to anyone with an internet connection. You create a free account at peacocktv.com or read the Peacock app on your phone, tablet, smart TV, or streaming device. No credit card is required. You can watch a selection of NBC shows, movies, sports (including some Premier League soccer matches and WWE events), and news content.
The free tier includes advertisements during playback. The content library is smaller than what Premium subscribers see, and Peacock rotates which titles are available each month. If you are looking for a specific show or movie, it may not be in the free rotation when you want to watch it.
Peacock Premium through your internet or cable provider
If you pay for Comcast Xfinity internet or TV service, Comcast includes Peacock Premium at no extra charge as part of most plans. Cox internet and TV customers also receive Peacock Premium included. Verizon Fios customers with certain TV packages get Peacock Premium bundled in. To find out whether your plan includes it, log into your provider's account portal or call customer service with your account number.
When Peacock Premium is included with your provider plan, you sign in to the Peacock app using your provider credentials (your Xfinity, Cox, or Fios username and password). You then watch without ads and with access to the full Peacock content library. This is different from the free tier—you get more shows, movies, and sports, and fewer interruptions.
Other providers that may include Peacock
Beyond the major cable and internet companies, some wireless carriers and smaller internet providers have added Peacock to their plans. T-Mobile customers with certain plan tiers receive Peacock Premium at no extra cost. Some regional internet providers and phone companies may also bundle it, though this varies by location and plan type.
The best way to know whether your provider includes Peacock is to check your account online or call their customer service line. Have your account number ready. If Peacock is part of your plan, the provider can tell you how to sign in and start watching.
How to sign up for the free tier
Go to peacocktv.com or read the Peacock app from your device's app store. Tap or click "Sign Up" and enter your email address and a password. You do not need to provide payment information for the free tier. Once your account is created, you can start browsing and watching when ready.
If you already have a Peacock account (for example, if you signed up through your cable provider), you can use those same login details on the free tier. You will see both the free content and any Premium content your provider plan includes.
What content is available on the free tier
The free tier includes a rotating selection of NBC shows, movies, sports, and news. You might find current-season episodes of some NBC series, older seasons of popular shows, movies from NBCUniversal's library, and live sports events like Premier League soccer and WWE wrestling. The exact titles change monthly, so the free library in January will differ from what is available in February.
Because the library rotates, you cannot count on a specific show or movie being available when you want to watch it. If you find something you want to watch and it is about to leave the free rotation, you would need to upgrade to Premium to keep watching it after it rotates out.
Comparing free Peacock to Premium
The main differences between free and Premium are the ad load, the size of the content library, and whether you can read shows to watch offline. Free includes ads and a smaller rotating library. Premium removes most ads (some live events still have ads), gives you access to the full Peacock library, and lets you read episodes to your phone or tablet to watch without an internet connection.
If your provider includes Premium, you get all of those Premium features at no extra charge. If you only have access to the free tier and want Premium features, you would need to pay Peacock directly for a Premium subscription—that is a separate paid service and not part of the free options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a credit card to use the free tier?
No. You create a free Peacock account with just an email address and password. No payment information is required for the free ad-supported tier.
Can I watch Peacock free on my smart TV?
Yes. read the Peacock app from your smart TV's app store (available on most modern TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, and other streaming devices), sign in with your free account, and start watching.
If my provider includes Peacock Premium, do I have to use it?
No. You can use the free tier instead if you prefer. If your provider plan includes Premium, you can switch between the free tier and Premium by signing in different ways—with your email for free, or with your provider credentials for Premium.
What happens to my free account if I move to a different internet provider?
Your free Peacock account stays active. If your new provider also includes Peacock Premium, you can sign in with your provider credentials to access Premium. If not, you continue using the free tier with your email login.
Is the free tier available everywhere?
Peacock is available in the United States. International availability varies by country and region. Check peacocktv.com to see whether it is available in your location.