Peacock streams some NFL games, but not all of them
Peacock carries Sunday Night Football and select playoff games, but it does not carry the full NFL schedule. NBC owns Peacock and holds the rights to Sunday Night Football, so those games stream there every week during the season. Peacock also streams some wild card and divisional playoff games, plus occasional preseason matchups. If you want to watch most NFL games — Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, or Sunday afternoon games — you will need other services or cable.
The games Peacock does carry are included with a Peacock Premium subscription, which costs money. You do not need a separate NFL subscription or cable login to watch them. The stream is available on the Peacock app, on Peacock.com, or through smart TV apps.
Key Takeaways
- Peacock streams Sunday Night Football every week during the NFL season as part of a Peacock Premium subscription.
- Peacock also carries some wild card and divisional playoff games, but not the Super Bowl or conference championships.
- Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, and most Sunday afternoon games are not on Peacock and require ESPN+, Amazon Prime Video, or cable instead.
- You can watch Peacock NFL games on the app, on a web browser, or on a smart TV without needing a cable login.
Sunday Night Football on Peacock every week
Every Sunday Night Football game streams live on Peacock during the regular season and playoffs. These games air at 8:20 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday nights. The broadcast is the same one NBC shows on cable television, so the announcers, graphics, and halftime coverage are identical.
You need a Peacock Premium subscription to watch. Peacock Premium is a paid tier — it is not free. The cost varies depending on whether you choose the ad-supported or ad-free version, and Peacock occasionally runs promotional pricing. Check Peacock.com for current pricing.
Playoff games on Peacock
Peacock streams some — but not all — NFL playoff games. NBC's playoff rights include wild card and divisional round games. Those games stream on Peacock when NBC broadcasts them. The conference championships and Super Bowl are not on Peacock; those air on CBS and other networks.
Playoff games also require a Peacock Premium subscription. The exact schedule of which playoff games appear on which network is set each year by the NFL and the networks that hold broadcast rights.
What NFL games are not on Peacock
Monday Night Football streams on ESPN+ and airs on ESPN cable. Thursday Night Football streams on Amazon Prime Video and airs on Amazon's Prime Video channel. Most Sunday afternoon games air on CBS and Fox and are not on Peacock. These games may be available through the CBS or Fox apps if you have a cable login, or through the networks' own streaming services.
If you want to watch the full range of NFL games, you will need multiple services. There is no single streaming service that carries all NFL games.
How to watch Peacock NFL games on different devices
read the Peacock app on your phone, tablet, or smart TV. You can also watch on Peacock.com using a web browser on your computer. Sign in with your Peacock account, and the game will stream live during the broadcast window.
Peacock works on most smart TV platforms, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, and Samsung TVs. If your TV does not have a Peacock app, you can use a streaming device like a Roku stick or Fire TV stick, or connect a laptop to your TV with an HDMI cable.
Preseason games and other NFL content
Peacock occasionally streams preseason games, though the full preseason schedule is split across multiple networks. Check the Peacock app or Peacock.com closer to the start of the preseason to see which games are available.
Peacock also carries NFL-related shows and highlights, such as replays of Sunday Night Football games and NFL analysis programs. These do not require a Premium subscription in all cases — some content is available to free Peacock users — but live game streams do.
Comparing NFL streaming options
| Service | What's Available | Subscription Required |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock | Sunday Night Football, wild card and divisional playoffs | Peacock Premium (paid) |
| ESPN+ | Monday Night Football, some Thursday games | ESPN+ (paid) |
| Amazon Prime Video | Thursday Night Football | Prime Video (paid) |
| CBS or Fox apps | Sunday afternoon games | Cable login or network subscription |
| Cable TV | All games across all networks | Cable subscription |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need cable to watch Sunday Night Football on Peacock?
No. You only need a Peacock Premium subscription. You do not need a cable login or cable subscription. The game streams directly through the Peacock app or website.
Can I watch NFL games on Peacock for free?
No. Live NFL games on Peacock require a Peacock Premium subscription, which is a paid service. Some NFL highlights and replays may be available to free Peacock users, but live games are not.
Will the Super Bowl be on Peacock?
No. The Super Bowl rotates among CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN. When NBC hosts the Super Bowl, it airs on NBC cable television and streams on Peacock.com, but you will need a cable login to watch it on Peacock. Check closer to the Super Bowl date to confirm which network is broadcasting that year.
Can I watch Peacock on my TV without a smart TV?
Yes. You can connect a laptop or streaming device to your TV with an HDMI cable, or use a streaming stick like Roku or Amazon Fire TV. You can also cast from your phone to a Chromecast-compatible TV if you have one.
What happens if I miss a Sunday Night Football game?
Peacock usually makes replays of Sunday Night Football games available after the live broadcast ends. Check the Peacock app for the full game replay, which you can watch on demand with your Premium subscription.