Does Peacock Have a Free Trial?

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PeacockTV.com • NerdWallet • Hollywood Reporter • Verified

Everything you need to know about getting Peacock for free or at the lowest possible price — including every working side-door method, every plan, every discount, and honest answers to the questions people actually search for.

💡 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Peacock Free Trials & Subscriptions

Peacock has quietly removed the free trial it once offered directly on its website, leaving millions of viewers confused about what they can still get for free — and how. The short answer is that the front door is locked, but several side doors remain wide open. Peacock Premium is currently included at no extra cost inside Walmart+ and Instacart+ memberships, both of which have their own free trials. Amazon Prime members still have access to a 7-day Peacock Premium Plus trial through Prime Video Channels. And Xfinity internet customers at certain tiers get Peacock at no charge for up to two years. Here is what you actually need to know before deciding what to do.

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Does Peacock still offer a free trial directly on its website? No — Peacock eliminated its standalone free trial and no longer offers one when you sign up directly at PeacockTV.com.
Peacock originally launched in July 2020 with both a free ad-supported tier and a 7-day trial for paid plans. The free plan was discontinued for new subscribers in January 2023, and the direct website trial followed. As of April 2026, there is no “Start Free Trial” button at PeacockTV.com. You must sign up and pay, or use one of the partner pathways described in this guide to access the service without an upfront cost.
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What is the best way to try Peacock for free right now? The Walmart+ 30-day free trial is the longest no-cost path — it includes Peacock Premium as a membership benefit, and the trial lasts a full month.
Walmart+ ($12.99/month or $98/year) includes a choice of Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential at no extra cost. Since Walmart+ offers a 30-day free trial to new members, signing up gives you 30 days of Peacock at zero cost. If you cancel Walmart+ before the trial ends, you pay nothing. The Instacart+ 14-day trial is the second-best option and requires no credit card to start. Amazon Prime members can get a 7-day trial of Peacock Premium Plus (the ad-free version) through Prime Video Channels — the only remaining path to trying Peacock ad-free for free.
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How many Peacock subscription plans are there and what does each cost? Three tiers: Select at $7.99/month, Premium at $10.99/month, and Premium Plus at $16.99/month. Annual plans save you two months compared to paying month-to-month.
Peacock added the new entry-level Select tier in late 2025 at $7.99/month ($79.99/year) — but it excludes all movies, live sports, and Peacock Originals. It only covers current NBC and Bravo shows and select library content. Premium at $10.99/month ($109.99/year) is the most popular tier and covers the full catalog including live sports, Originals, and more than 80,000 hours of content. Premium Plus at $16.99/month ($169.99/year) adds ad-free viewing on on-demand content, offline downloads, and your local NBC channel live 24/7. Annual plans for all tiers are priced at 10 months’ cost, saving roughly $21–$34 per year.
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Is Peacock included with Amazon Prime? No — Peacock and Amazon Prime are entirely separate services. However, Amazon Prime members can add a 7-day free trial of Peacock Premium Plus as a Prime Video Channel add-on.
This is one of the most searched misconceptions about Peacock. Amazon Prime Video does not bundle Peacock in any standard membership tier. The two services have different owners and separate content libraries. What does exist is a Prime Video Channels pathway: if you are an existing Amazon Prime member, you can visit amazon.com, search for Peacock under Prime Video Channels, and start a 7-day trial of Peacock Premium Plus. This is the only trial offering access to the ad-free Premium Plus tier for free. If you continue after the trial, billing is handled through Amazon.
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I have Xfinity internet. Do I already have Peacock for free? Possibly — Xfinity Diamond and Platinum Rewards members and Gigabit internet subscribers receive Peacock Premium free, some for up to two years.
Xfinity offers Peacock Premium included at no charge for customers on Gigabit or faster internet plans, as well as for Diamond and Platinum loyalty Rewards members. Xfinity’s StreamSaver bundle ($15/month flat) packages Peacock Premium, Netflix Standard with ads, and Apple TV+ together — a combination that would cost more than $25/month if subscribed to separately. Xfinity NOW TV subscribers also receive Peacock Premium at no extra cost. If you already pay for Xfinity internet, log into your Xfinity account and check your rewards or bundle eligibility before paying for Peacock separately. You may have it sitting unused.
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What sports can I watch on Peacock? Premier League soccer, Sunday Night NFL football, select NBA games, WWE, the Olympics, golf, cycling, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Telemundo are all part of the Premium plan.
Peacock has grown into one of the most sports-rich streaming services in the U.S. The Super Bowl (LX in February 2026) and Winter Olympics (Milan Cortina 2026) both streamed on Peacock. The 2026 F1 season is exclusively streaming on Apple TV, but all other major Peacock sports categories remain. Premier League soccer, Sunday Night Football, select NBA matchups, WWE Network content, PGA Tour golf, cycling races, and Supercross are all included with Peacock Premium and Premium Plus. The Select tier excludes all live sports.
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Is there a student or young adult discount for Peacock? Yes — eligible college students pay $5.99/month for Peacock Premium for 12 months (nearly half off). Adults ages 18–24 qualify for the same 45% discount.
Peacock offers a verified student discount that cuts the $10.99/month Premium plan to $5.99/month for a full 12 months. Students verify eligibility through SheerID. The “Young Adult Discount” extends the same 45% price reduction to anyone ages 18 to 24, also at $5.99/month. After 12 months both plans auto-renew at the standard rate, but students and young adults can re-verify and reapply each year to keep the discounted price. Teachers and educators can verify through SheerID for a separate discount to $6.99/month. Military personnel also qualify for a significant monthly discount through SheerID verification.
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Can I bundle Peacock with Apple TV+ to save money? Yes — the Apple TV + Peacock Premium bundle costs $14.99/month, saving you over 30% compared to subscribing to each separately.
Peacock and Apple TV launched a bundle partnership in October 2025. The ad-supported bundle of Apple TV+ and Peacock Premium is $14.99/month; the Apple TV+ and Peacock Premium Plus (ad-free) bundle is $19.99/month. Since Apple TV+ alone is $12.99/month, these bundles represent savings of more than $9/month. The deal is valid through December 31, 2026. This bundle is particularly valuable for sports fans, as 2026 marks the start of Apple TV’s exclusive five-year F1 deal. Note: the bundle cannot be purchased through third-party device partners and is not available with Apple One plans at this time.
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What devices can I watch Peacock on? Peacock works on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV, Samsung and LG smart TVs, iOS and Android phones, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox consoles.
Peacock is available on virtually every major streaming device and platform available in the U.S. Mobile requires Android 7.0 or higher, or iOS 15 or higher. Smart TV support covers Samsung, LG, VIZIO, and Hisense models. Gaming consoles covered include PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Desktop viewing works through all major web browsers. Offline downloads for mobile are available exclusively on the Premium Plus tier. Peacock is available in the contiguous United States and select U.S. territories including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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What is the cheapest way to get Peacock if none of the free options apply to me? Pay annually: $109.99/year for Premium works out to $9.17/month — cheaper than the $10.99 monthly rate. Or, if you already pay for Walmart+ at $98/year, your Peacock Premium is included at no extra charge.
If none of the free trial pathways apply to your situation, the most cost-efficient direct subscription is the annual Peacock Premium plan at $109.99/year ($9.17/month effective). That saves roughly $22 compared to 12 months of monthly billing. The single best long-term value is Walmart+ at $98/year: it includes Peacock Premium as a membership perk, along with free Walmart delivery, fuel discounts, five months of free Apple Music, and Cinemark movie discounts. At $98/year for Walmart+ vs. $109.99/year for Peacock alone, you are effectively getting everything Walmart+ offers for negative $12/year if you wanted Peacock anyway.

Sources: PeacockTV.com official plans Apr 2026 (Select $7.99/mo; Premium $10.99/mo or $109.99/yr; Premium Plus $16.99/mo or $169.99/yr; annual 12-for-10; student $5.99/mo via SheerID; teacher $6.99/mo; Select excludes movies/sports/originals; offline download Premium Plus only; 80,000+ hours; peacocktv.com/plans); NerdWallet Feb 9 2026 (Premium $10.99; Premium Plus $16.99; annual savings; student $5.99; no direct free trial); Hollywood Reporter Mar 17 2026 (DirecTV 5-day trial; Select tier $7.99 launched late 2025; Apple TV bundle $14.99/$19.99 launched Oct 2025; student/young adult 45% discount); DealNews Mar–Apr 2026 (Walmart+ 30-day trial includes Peacock; Instacart+ 14-day; Amazon Prime 7-day Premium Plus via Channels; Xfinity StreamSaver $15/mo; Xfinity Gigabit/Diamond/Platinum free); Yahoo Tech Feb–Mar 2026 (Walmart+ $12.99/mo $98/yr; Instacart+ $99/yr free Peacock $109.99 value; Apple bundle 30%+ savings; military discount); PCWorld Feb 1 2026 (Instacart+ 14-day confirmed; Mastercard 2-month extension; cancel via “I’ll decide later”); CableTV.com Feb–Mar 2026 (student $5.99; teacher $6.99; no standalone trial; Xfinity Diamond/Platinum; Spectrum TV Select); Variety Feb 27 2026 (Walmart+ includes Peacock; $10.99 starting price); Rolling Stone Mar 2026 (three free-trial paths: Walmart+, DirecTV, Instacart+)

🏆 Every Way to Get Peacock Free or Discounted — Ranked by Value

⚠️ Trial Offers and Partner Benefits Change Frequently — Verify Before You Sign Up

All trial lengths, partner benefits, and pricing below are confirmed from official and published sources as of April 2026. Partner deals (Walmart+, Instacart+, Amazon Prime) are subject to change without notice. Always read the terms and conditions before activating any trial, and set a calendar reminder before the trial period ends to avoid unwanted charges.

Longest Free Path — 30 Days

Walmart+ Free Trial — Includes Peacock Premium

🛒 Walmart.com — Retail Membership with Streaming Perk

⏱ Trial Length: 30 days free • After trial: $12.99/month or $98/year

✅ 30-day free trial — longest of all options

✅ Peacock Premium (ad-supported) included free

✅ Choose Peacock OR Paramount+ Essential

✅ Free Walmart delivery and shipping included

✅ Fuel discounts at Walmart & Murphy stations

✅ 5 free months of Apple Music included

✅ Cinemark movie theater discounts

⚠️ Cancel before day 30 to avoid $12.99 charge

The Walmart+ 30-day free trial is the best single path to a free Peacock Premium subscription available in 2026. Walmart+ members get a choice of either Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential as a built-in perk at no extra cost. Since Peacock Premium costs $10.99/month on its own, adding Walmart+ on the annual plan at $98/year ($8.17/month effective) means you are essentially paying for all the Walmart+ delivery and shopping perks for just under nothing, with Peacock included as the anchor benefit. To activate: sign up for Walmart+ trial at walmart.com/plus, then log into your Walmart+ account, go to the “Benefits” tab, and link your Peacock account. For existing Walmart+ members who have never activated the Peacock benefit: check your benefits page right now — your Peacock Premium subscription may already be waiting for you unused.

🌐 Sign up: walmart.com/plus
📱 Activate Peacock: Walmart+ account → Benefits → Peacock
⚠️ Cancel: walmart.com/plus before day 30 to avoid billing

30-Day Free Trial Peacock Premium Included Free Delivery Bonus $98/Year After Trial No Credit Card Workaround

14-Day Trial — No Credit Card Required

Instacart+ Free Trial — Peacock Premium Included

🛍️ Instacart.com — Grocery Delivery Membership

⏱ Trial Length: 14 days free • After trial: $99/year or ~$10/month

✅ 14-day free trial with no credit card required

✅ Peacock Premium (ad-supported) included

✅ Peacock annual plan value ($109.99) included

✅ Free grocery and restaurant delivery included

✅ NY Times Cooking app subscription included

✅ Works for new AND former Instacart+ subscribers

✅ Mastercard holders: trial extendable to 60 days

⚠️ Peacock not available for existing Peacock accounts

The Instacart+ pathway is unique for two reasons: first, it requires no credit card to start the 14-day free trial; second, Mastercard World or World Elite cardholders can extend the Instacart+ trial to a full 60 days by activating the “2 free months of Instacart+” Mastercard benefit on the Instacart+ benefits page after signing up. Select “I’ll decide later” during the renewal options step to avoid auto-billing. How to get Peacock through Instacart+: sign up at instacart.com for a free trial, then navigate to your Instacart+ benefits page, scroll to “Unlock special offers,” and click “Activate” next to the Peacock benefit. You will be redirected to Peacock to create or sign in to your account. Note: this offer does not work if you have an existing active Peacock subscription billed directly by Peacock.

🌐 Sign up: instacart.com → Instacart+ free trial
📱 Activate Peacock: Instacart+ account → Benefits → Unlock special offers → Peacock
⚠️ Mastercard holders can extend to 60 days total

14-Day Free (No Card) Peacock Premium Free 60 Days w/ Mastercard Free Grocery Delivery New & Former Subscribers

Only Free Trial for Ad-Free Premium Plus

Amazon Prime Video Channels — 7-Day Peacock Trial

📦 Amazon.com — Prime Video Channel Add-On

⏱ Trial Length: 7 days free • Requires: Existing Amazon Prime membership

✅ 7-day free trial of Peacock Premium Plus (ad-free)

✅ Only path to a free ad-free Peacock experience

✅ Managed through Amazon — no separate Peacock login

✅ Watch directly inside Prime Video app

⚠️ Requires existing Amazon Prime membership

⚠️ Billing handled by Amazon, not Peacock, after trial

⚠️ Must cancel in Amazon account settings

⚠️ Peacock is NOT included in Amazon Prime itself

This is the only free trial available that gives you access to Peacock Premium Plus — the ad-free, download-enabled tier. It is the best option if you want to test whether the ad-free experience is worth paying $16.99/month for. Since Peacock does not offer a free trial directly, this Amazon pathway is the closest thing to the old sign-up-and-go trial model that once existed on the Peacock website. To access it: go to amazon.com, search for “Peacock” under Prime Video Channels, or navigate directly to primevideo.com/channels/peacock. You will see a “Try free for 7 days” option if you are a Prime member who has not previously subscribed to Peacock through this channel. Cancel before the 7-day mark in your Amazon account under Memberships & Subscriptions to avoid being charged for the channel add-on.

🌐 Navigate to: amazon.com or primevideo.com/channels/peacock
📱 Search: “Peacock” under Prime Video Channels
⚠️ Cancel: Amazon account → Memberships & Subscriptions before day 7

7-Day Free Trial Ad-Free Premium Plus Amazon Prime Required Only Ad-Free Free Path

Best Long-Term Free Option — Up to 2 Years

Xfinity Internet — Peacock Premium Included Free

📶 Xfinity.com — Comcast Internet & TV Customers

✅ Who qualifies: Gigabit+ internet subscribers • Diamond or Platinum Rewards members • NOW TV customers

✅ Peacock Premium free for up to 2 years (Gigabit plans)

✅ StreamSaver: Peacock + Netflix + Apple TV+ for $15/mo

✅ Diamond and Platinum Rewards: Peacock free

✅ NOW TV subscribers: Peacock Premium included

✅ StreamSaver saves $10+/month vs subscribing separately

✅ Activate at xfinity.com/activate-peacock

⚠️ Must be an Xfinity internet subscriber

⚠️ Streaming plans require Xfinity internet base subscription

Xfinity is the most generous Peacock partner for long-term free access. Customers on Gigabit or faster internet plans can receive Peacock Premium at no additional cost for up to two full years. Xfinity Diamond and Platinum Rewards members receive Peacock Premium free as part of their loyalty benefits. The StreamSaver bundle at $15/month is one of the best streaming value packages currently available in the U.S. — it combines Peacock Premium, Netflix Standard with ads, and Apple TV+ for a flat $15/month, saving more than $10/month versus subscribing to each service individually. To check eligibility: log into your Xfinity account, go to “My Rewards,” or visit xfinity.com/activate-peacock. Spectrum TV Select customers should also log into their Spectrum account to check whether their cable package includes a free Peacock Premium benefit.

🌐 Activate: xfinity.com/activate-peacock
🌐 StreamSaver bundle: xfinity.com → Add-ons → StreamSaver
📞 Xfinity support: 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489)

Up to 2 Years Free (Gigabit) StreamSaver $15/mo Bundle Rewards Members Free Spectrum TV Select Too

5-Day Trial + 2 Free Months (New DirecTV Subscribers)

DirecTV — Free Trial + Peacock Included

📡 DirecTV.com — Satellite & Streaming TV Service

✅ Who qualifies: New DirecTV subscribers signing up for Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier packages

✅ 5-day free trial of any DirecTV signature package

✅ 2 free months of Movies Extra Pack + Peacock ($19.98 value)

✅ Peacock included inside the package at no extra cost

⚠️ Full DirecTV subscription required after free trial

⚠️ Intended for new DirecTV subscribers, not standalone Peacock

DirecTV offers a 5-day free trial on any of its signature TV packages, and the Movies Extra Pack (which includes Peacock) is available at no cost for the first two months for new subscribers signing up for certain DirecTV bundles. This path only makes sense if you are already considering signing up for DirecTV as your primary TV provider. It is not a practical path just for accessing Peacock alone, but it is the most valuable option for anyone already shopping for a full cable or satellite TV replacement.

🌐 Sign up: directv.com
⚠️ Best for: Viewers already seeking a DirecTV subscription

5-Day Full Trial 2 Months Peacock Free New Subscribers Only

Best Discount for Students & Young Adults

Student & Young Adult Discount — $5.99/Month for Peacock Premium

🎓 PeacockTV.com — Verified via SheerID

🎓 Who qualifies: College students (any age) • Adults ages 18–24 • Teachers: $6.99/mo • Military: Discount varies

✅ Students: $5.99/month (vs $10.99 regular)

✅ Young adults (18–24): same 45% discount

✅ Teachers: $6.99/month verified via SheerID

✅ Military: separate significant discount

✅ Medical and first responders: $48 off per year

✅ Renewable annually if eligibility re-verified

⚠️ Auto-renews at full price after 12 months

⚠️ Cannot stack with other promo codes

The student and young adult discount is one of Peacock’s most reliable ongoing savings programs. Eligible college students get Peacock Premium for $5.99/month for a full 12 months — a 45% savings vs. the standard $10.99/month rate. The “Young Adult Discount” extends the same price to anyone ages 18 to 24, whether or not they are a student. Teachers can verify through SheerID for $6.99/month. Medical professionals and first responders receive $48 off annually (equivalent to $4 off per month). Military members receive their own discount. After 12 months, the subscription auto-renews at full price, but you can re-verify your status annually to reapply. Important: you cannot stack the student discount with a promotional promo code; Peacock’s system replaces one code with another if you attempt to combine them.

🌐 Sign up: peacocktv.com → Student discount page
🌐 Verify: SheerID student or educator verification
⚠️ Set a calendar reminder before the 12-month renewal date

$5.99/mo Students Ages 18–24 Same Price $6.99/mo Teachers Medical/First Responders Military Discount

Best Value If Paying Full Price

Annual Subscription — 12 Months for the Price of 10

💵 PeacockTV.com — All Plans Available Annually

💰 Select: $79.99/yr • Premium: $109.99/yr (saves ~$22) • Premium Plus: $169.99/yr (saves ~$34)

✅ All tiers priced as 12 months for the cost of 10

✅ Premium annual: $9.17/mo effective (vs $10.99 monthly)

✅ Premium Plus annual: $14.17/mo effective (vs $16.99)

✅ Select annual: $6.67/mo effective (vs $7.99 monthly)

✅ Annual plans save $21.89 (Premium) to $33.89 (Plus)

⚠️ Full year paid upfront — no monthly flexibility

If none of the free trial or partner options work for your situation, the annual plan is the most straightforward way to pay less for Peacock. All three tiers follow the same pricing formula: 12 months of access at 10 months’ worth of cost. For Premium, that works out to $109.99/year, saving $21.89 versus paying $10.99 every month for 12 months. Premium Plus annually is $169.99, saving $33.89 per year. Black Friday has historically been the best time to find one-time promotional codes — Peacock offered a full year for just $20 during one Black Friday in recent years — though these offers are short-lived and not guaranteed to recur. Watch for holiday sale events if you are not in a rush to subscribe.

🌐 Sign up: peacocktv.com/plans/all-monthly
💡 Tip: Watch for Black Friday deals — historically the cheapest annual rates

12-for-10 Pricing Save $22/yr (Premium) Save $34/yr (Premium Plus) Best Black Friday Deals

Best If You Already Have (or Want) Apple TV+

Apple TV+ & Peacock Bundle — 30% Off Both Services

🍎 Apple.com & PeacockTV.com — Bundle Launched Oct 2025

🍎 With Apple TV+: Premium bundle $14.99/mo • Premium Plus bundle $19.99/mo • Valid through Dec 31, 2026

✅ Apple TV+ + Peacock Premium: $14.99/mo (saves $9+)

✅ Apple TV+ + Peacock Premium Plus: $19.99/mo (saves $9.99)

✅ Over 30% off vs subscribing to each separately

✅ Includes F1 coverage (Apple TV+ exclusive 2026)

✅ Apple One Family/Premier members: 35% Peacock discount

⚠️ Cannot be purchased via third-party device partners

⚠️ Valid through December 31, 2026

Apple TV+ launched a bundled partnership with Peacock in October 2025, and it remains one of the better deals in streaming for 2026. Apple TV+ ($12.99/month on its own) combined with Peacock Premium at $14.99/month for both services represents a monthly savings of $9 versus paying each separately. The Premium Plus bundle at $19.99/month saves $9.99/month. Apple One Family and Premier plan subscribers receive a further 35% discount on Peacock Premium Plus. This bundle is especially timely given 2026 marks the first year of Apple TV+’s exclusive five-year U.S. broadcasting deal with Formula 1, making it relevant for sports viewers who want both services. The bundle must be purchased directly through apple.com or peacocktv.com and is not available through Roku, Fire TV, or other third-party platforms.

🌐 Sign up: apple.com/apple-tv-plus or peacocktv.com
⚠️ Note: Not available through third-party app stores or device partners

$14.99/mo Both Services 30%+ Savings F1 Coverage Included 35% Off for Apple One Through Dec 2026

Best Passive Savings — Just Use Your Card

World Mastercard Statement Credits — $3–$5 Off Monthly

💳 Mastercard.com — Eligible World & World Elite Cardholders

💳 Who qualifies: World Mastercard ($3/mo credit) • World Elite Mastercard ($5/mo credit) • Offer expires Dec 2027

✅ World Mastercard: $3/mo statement credit on Peacock

✅ World Elite Mastercard: $5/mo statement credit

✅ Credit applied automatically — no code needed

✅ World Elite: 2 free months Instacart+ (adds Peacock free)

✅ Valid on Premium and Premium Plus plans

✅ Offer valid through December 2027

⚠️ Must pay for Peacock using the qualifying Mastercard

This is one of the most underutilized Peacock discounts available. If you carry a World Mastercard or World Elite Mastercard (many travel, cash-back, and premium credit cards fall into these categories — check the back of your card for the World Mastercard logo), you are eligible for automatic monthly statement credits when you pay for your Peacock subscription with that card. World cardholders receive $3 off per month; World Elite cardholders receive $5 off per month, effectively bringing a $10.99 Premium plan down to $5.99/month for World Elite holders. World Elite cardholders can also activate a separate benefit for 2 free months of Instacart+, which itself includes Peacock Premium as a perk, creating an additional free-access window. The offer runs through December 2027.

🌐 Check eligibility: mastercard.us/en-us/personal/offers
💳 Activate: Pay for Peacock with your qualifying World Mastercard
⚠️ World Elite: also activate the Instacart+ 2-month perk for extra savings

$3/mo Credit (World) $5/mo Credit (World Elite) Auto-Applied Statement Valid Through Dec 2027

Short-Lived but Powerful — Watch for Limited Codes

Peacock Promo Codes & Flash Deals — Seasonally Available

🏷️ PeacockTV.com — Limited-Time Promotional Codes

⚠️ Availability: No active code at time of publishing • Best time: Black Friday, major sports events

⚠️ No active general public promo code as of April 2026

✅ Black Friday historically cheapest: ~$20/year for Premium

✅ $1.99/month deals have appeared around major events

⚠️ Codes typically expire within 2–3 days

⚠️ One promo code per account maximum

⚠️ Cannot stack codes or combine with student discounts

Peacock does not currently have an active general-public promotional code as of April 2026. However, codes do appear around major events and holidays — including $1.99/month deals during the Super Bowl, March Madness, and around the Olympic Games. The single best time to subscribe to Peacock with a code has historically been Black Friday, when Peacock has previously offered a full annual subscription for as little as $20. These deals are extremely short-lived, often expiring within 48–72 hours of posting. Sites like DealNews, Wirecutter, and NerdWallet track active Peacock codes. Note that Peacock strictly enforces a one-code-per-account rule and will replace an existing code with a new one if you try to combine them.

🌐 Track codes: dealnews.com • nerdwallet.com • wirecutter.com
💡 Best time to subscribe with a code: Black Friday (late November)
⚠️ Move fast — most codes expire within 2–3 days of going live

No Active Code Now Best: Black Friday $20/yr Has Happened Before 48–72hr Expiry

Sources: PeacockTV.com (plans, Select tier, annual pricing, student discount via SheerID); Hollywood Reporter Mar 17 2026 (DirecTV 5-day trial + 2 free months Peacock; Apple TV bundle Oct 2025; student/young adult 45%; annual 12-for-10); DealNews Apr 2026 (Amazon Prime 7-day Premium Plus; Walmart+ 30-day; Instacart+ 14-day; DirecTV; Xfinity StreamSaver $15/mo; codes typically 2–3 days; BF $20/yr historical); PCWorld Feb 1 2026 (Instacart+ 14-day confirmed; Mastercard 60-day extension; “I’ll decide later” renewal option); DealNews Promo Codes Mar 2026 (Mastercard World $3/mo; World Elite $5/mo; Dec 2027; Xfinity StreamSaver saves $10+/mo; student/military SheerID); Yahoo Tech Feb–Mar 2026 (Walmart+ $12.99/mo $98/yr; Apple bundle $14.99/$19.99; 35% Apple One; Instacart+ $99/yr; Spectrum TV Select); CableTV.com Mar 2026 (student $5.99; teacher $6.99; medical/first responder $48/yr; military; Xfinity Diamond/Platinum; one code per account); NerdWallet Feb 2026 (Premium $10.99; Premium Plus $16.99; annual savings; student $5.99; Select $7.99 excludes movies/sports); BudgetSeniors.com Apr 2026 (Amazon Prime Channels confirmed; no direct trial on PeacockTV.com; billing through Amazon)

💸 Peacock by the Numbers — Key Facts at a Glance

📺 Content Library

80,000+

Hours of content on Peacock Premium and Premium Plus, including Peacock Originals, NBC and Bravo series, Universal Pictures movies, live sports, and 50+ always-on channels.

💰 Cheapest Paid Plan

$7.99/mo

Peacock Select, launched in late 2025, is the entry-level tier at $7.99/month ($79.99/year). It covers NBC and Bravo shows only — no movies, no sports, no Peacock Originals.

🟢 Best Free Trial Length

30 Days

Via Walmart+ free trial, which includes Peacock Premium. The Instacart+ trial is 14 days (extendable to 60 days with an eligible World Elite Mastercard). Amazon Prime gives 7 days.

🎓 Student Discount

$5.99/mo

Eligible college students and adults ages 18–24 get Peacock Premium for $5.99/month for 12 months — a 45% reduction from the standard $10.99/month rate, renewable annually.

🚨 Critical Reminder: How to Cancel a Peacock Free Trial Before Being Charged

Every free trial pathway has a different cancellation process, and missing the deadline means being billed. Here is where to cancel for each option:

Walmart+ trial: Cancel at walmart.com/plus → Account → Walmart+ → Cancel membership before day 30.
Instacart+ trial: Cancel at instacart.com → Account → Instacart+ → Cancel plan before day 14. Canceling Instacart+ automatically ends your Peacock benefit too.
Amazon Prime Channels (Peacock): Cancel at amazon.com → Account & Lists → Memberships & Subscriptions → Find Peacock → Cancel Channel before day 7. This is separate from canceling Amazon Prime itself.
DirecTV trial: Cancel at directv.com → My Account before day 5. You will retain access until the trial period ends after canceling.
Direct Peacock subscription: Cancel at peacocktv.com/account → Plans & Payments → Change Plan. You can downgrade to a lower plan or cancel. Access continues until the end of your current billing period.

Sources: PeacockTV.com (peacocktv.com/account cancellation steps; Plans & Payments); Amazon Prime Video help center (Memberships & Subscriptions cancellation); DealNews Apr 2026 (trial lengths confirmed; Walmart+ 30-day; Instacart+ 14-day; Amazon 7-day; DirecTV 5-day); PCWorld Feb 2026 (Instacart+ cancellation process; “I’ll decide later” option); NerdWallet Feb 2026 (billing at end of trial confirmed)

📋 Peacock Plan Comparison — All Tiers Side by Side

Pricing and features as confirmed from official Peacock sources, NerdWallet, and Hollywood Reporter as of April 2026. Annual pricing works out to roughly 10 months paid for 12 months of access across all tiers.

Feature	Select	Premium	Premium Plus
Monthly Price	$7.99	$10.99	$16.99
Annual Price	$79.99/yr	$109.99/yr	$169.99/yr
Annual Savings vs Monthly	~$15.89	~$21.89	~$33.89
NBC & Bravo Shows	Yes	Yes	Yes
Peacock Original Series	No	Yes	Yes
Movies (Universal, etc.)	No	Yes	Yes
Live Sports & Events	No	Yes	Yes
Ad-Free Viewing	No	No (ads)	Yes*
Offline Downloads	No	No	Yes
Local NBC Live 24/7	No	No	Yes
50+ Always-On Channels	TV only	Yes	Yes
Student Price (verified)	N/A	$5.99/mo	N/A
Free via Walmart+	No	Yes	No
Free via Instacart+	No	Yes	No
Free Trial via Amazon Prime	No	No	7 days

*Premium Plus is ad-free on on-demand content only. Live channels, live sports, and some events still contain ads regardless of tier. Sources: PeacockTV.com official plans (Apr 2026); NerdWallet Feb 9 2026; Hollywood Reporter Mar 17 2026; DealNews Peacock Cost Mar 2026; BudgetSeniors.com Apr 2026 (Amazon Channels confirmed 7-day Premium Plus); CableTV.com Mar 2026 (Select tier excludes movies/sports/originals; annual savings)

❓ Peacock Questions Answered Plainly

💡 Is Peacock Still Free With Netflix or Hulu?

No. Peacock is not bundled with Netflix or Hulu in any current plan. These are three completely separate companies. Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal (Comcast); Netflix and Hulu are competitors. The services that currently include Peacock Premium at no additional charge are Walmart+, Instacart+, and certain Xfinity internet and NOW TV plans. Spectrum TV Select customers may also have Peacock Premium included depending on their specific cable package — log into your Spectrum account under “Streaming Services” to check. No current Netflix plan includes Peacock in any tier.

💡 How Do I Get Peacock for $1.99 Per Month?

The $1.99/month deal is not an ongoing standard offer — it has appeared in the past as a limited-time promotional code during major events like the Super Bowl and March Madness. As of April 2026, there is no active $1.99 promo code available publicly. When these codes do appear, they last only 48–72 hours and are usually promoted by deal-tracking sites like DealNews, NerdWallet, and Wirecutter before they expire. If you want to be ready to act quickly when the next code appears: bookmark DealNews.com and search for “Peacock deals” — that page is actively updated whenever a new promotional code goes live. Black Friday (late November) remains the single most reliable window for deep Peacock discounts each year.

💡 I Already Subscribe to Peacock. Can I Still Get the Walmart+ Discount?

Not through the standard Walmart+ Peacock perk, which is designed for customers who link a new or inactive Peacock account. However, if you cancel your direct Peacock subscription and then activate Peacock through your Walmart+ membership, you can get the service effectively included at no extra cost within your Walmart+ dues going forward. The switch takes a few steps: cancel your direct Peacock subscription (access continues until the billing period ends), sign up for or log into Walmart+, go to Benefits, and activate the Peacock benefit with your existing Peacock account credentials. Your subscription management will then shift from Peacock directly to the Walmart+ benefit. This is a legitimate approach confirmed by multiple streaming publications as of March 2026.

💡 Does Peacock Offer a Free Trial for the Super Bowl or Olympics?

Peacock does not offer a dedicated free trial specifically for major sporting events. However, the partnership-based free trial paths — particularly Walmart+ (30 days) and Instacart+ (14 days) — can be timed strategically around major events. The Super Bowl LX aired exclusively on NBC and Peacock in February 2026. The 2026 Winter Olympics also streamed on Peacock. Both events generated significant promotional activity around them, including short-lived promo codes that appeared in the days leading up to each broadcast. If a similar major event is approaching (such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup games on Telemundo/Peacock), it is worth checking DealNews and NerdWallet in the week before the event for any emerging deals.

💡 Can I Watch Peacock Outside the United States?

Peacock is officially available only within the United States and certain U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If you travel internationally and try to access your Peacock account, you will encounter a geo-restriction message. Peacock does not offer an international version of the service as of 2026, though NBCUniversal content is licensed to various international platforms on a territory-by-territory basis. Some travelers use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) set to a U.S. server to access Peacock abroad, though this would be contrary to Peacock’s terms of service. If you are a U.S. resident temporarily abroad, the best official guidance is to wait until you return to the U.S. or a qualifying territory.

💡 I Signed Up for a Free Trial Once. Can I Sign Up Again for Another Free Trial?

It depends on the pathway. Walmart+: The 30-day free trial is available to new Walmart+ members who have never previously started a Walmart+ trial. Instacart+: The 14-day trial is available to anyone, including former Instacart+ subscribers and former Peacock subscribers, according to published guides confirmed as of February 2026. Amazon Prime Channels: The 7-day trial is only available if you have not previously subscribed to Peacock through Prime Video Channels. If you subscribed to Peacock through Amazon before and then canceled, you may not see the trial offer again. Bottom line: The Instacart+ path is the most reliably repeatable free trial option and the only one confirmed to work for both new and former subscribers.

Sources: PeacockTV.com terms of service (geo-restrictions; U.S. territories; one code per account); PCWorld Feb 1 2026 (Instacart+ confirmed for new and former subscribers; Mastercard 60-day extension); DealNews Mar–Apr 2026 (no active $1.99 code; codes expire 48–72hrs; BF historically cheapest; dealnews.com tracks codes); BudgetSeniors.com Apr 2026 (Amazon Prime Channels trial: not available if previously subscribed through that channel); Yahoo Tech Mar 2026 (switch from direct to Walmart+ confirmed; cancel direct then reactivate via benefit); Hollywood Reporter Mar 2026 (Super Bowl LX; Winter Olympics 2026 on Peacock; Wicked for Good Mar 20); CableTV.com Mar 2026 (Spectrum TV Select eligibility check required); Rolling Stone Mar 2026 (three free paths confirmed; Walmart+ 30-day; DirecTV; Instacart+)

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✅ Five Steps to Start Watching Peacock for Free (or Cheapest) Right Now

Step 1: Check whether you already have Peacock through a service you pay for. If you have Walmart+, log into walmart.com/plus → Benefits → look for Peacock. If you have Xfinity Gigabit internet, Diamond or Platinum Rewards, or Xfinity NOW TV, check xfinity.com/activate-peacock. Millions of people are paying for Peacock separately when it is already included in a membership they have.
Step 2: If you want the longest free trial, sign up for the Walmart+ 30-day trial. Go to walmart.com/plus, start the free trial, activate the Peacock benefit in your account’s Benefits tab, and set a calendar reminder for day 29 to cancel if you decide not to keep Walmart+. You get 30 days of Peacock Premium at zero cost.
Step 3: If you want no credit card required, use the Instacart+ 14-day trial. Sign up at instacart.com, activate the Peacock benefit under “Unlock special offers,” and you get 14 days free without a credit card. If you carry a World Elite Mastercard, you can extend the trial to 60 days through Mastercard’s Instacart+ benefit.
Step 4: If you are an Amazon Prime member, get a 7-day trial of ad-free Peacock Premium Plus. Go to amazon.com, search “Peacock” under Prime Video Channels, and click “Try free for 7 days.” This is the only path to a free trial of the ad-free Premium Plus tier. Cancel via Amazon account → Memberships & Subscriptions before day 7.
Step 5: If you must pay, pick the annual plan and check for student, young adult, or employer discounts first. Anyone ages 18–24, enrolled in college, a teacher, military member, medical professional, or first responder should check for a verified discount through SheerID before paying full price. The annual Premium plan at $109.99/year works out to $9.17/month — $21.89/year cheaper than month-to-month billing.

🚨 Three Common Mistakes When Signing Up for a Peacock Free Trial

Not canceling before the trial ends — and getting charged. Every partner trial has a different cancellation location. Walmart+ is canceled at walmart.com/plus; Instacart+ at instacart.com; the Amazon Channels trial is canceled inside Amazon account settings under Memberships & Subscriptions — not through Peacock itself. Set a calendar alert the moment you start any trial.
Searching for a direct Peacock free trial that no longer exists. Typing “Peacock free trial” into Google will surface many results suggesting a trial is available directly at peacocktv.com — most of these are outdated. As of 2026, there is no free trial button on the Peacock website. All current free access paths run through third-party partner services.
Paying for Peacock directly when Walmart+ is a better deal overall. If you shop at Walmart.com, order groceries for delivery, or fill up at a Walmart or Murphy gas station regularly, Walmart+ at $98/year provides more value than Peacock alone at $109.99/year. You get Peacock Premium free as a perk while also accessing free delivery and fuel discounts. The math is straightforward: you save money and get more for less.

© BudgetSeniors.com — This guide is independently researched and written. We are not affiliated with, compensated by, or endorsed by Peacock, NBCUniversal, Walmart, Instacart, Amazon, Apple, Xfinity, or any other service mentioned. All pricing, trial lengths, and program details are verified from official sources and published reporting as of April 2026. Streaming deals and partner benefits change frequently — always confirm current offers at official websites before signing up. PeacockTV.com: peacocktv.com • Walmart+: walmart.com/plus • Instacart+: instacart.com • Amazon Prime Video Channels: amazon.com • Xfinity: xfinity.com/activate-peacock • DirecTV: directv.com

Primary sources: PeacockTV.com official plans and help center Apr 2026 (Select $7.99/mo $79.99/yr; Premium $10.99/mo $109.99/yr; Premium Plus $16.99/mo $169.99/yr; annual 12-for-10; student $5.99 via SheerID; teacher $6.99; medical/first responder $48/yr; ad exclusions live sports; downloads Premium Plus; local NBC 24/7; 80,000+ hours; U.S. territories only); NerdWallet Feb 9 2026 (Premium $10.99; Premium Plus $16.99; annual savings; student $5.99; no direct website trial; Xfinity); Hollywood Reporter Mar 17 2026 (DirecTV 5-day + 2 months $19.98 value; Select tier launched late 2025; Apple TV bundle $14.99/$19.99 Oct 2025; student/young adult 45% off; Walmart+ 30-day; annual 12-for-10); DealNews Mar–Apr 2026 (Walmart+ 30-day; Instacart+ 14-day; Amazon Prime 7-day Premium Plus; DirecTV 5-day; Xfinity StreamSaver $15/mo; Gigabit up to 2 years free; codes 2–3 day expiry; BF $20/yr historical; Mastercard $3/$5 mo through Dec 2027); PCWorld Feb 1 2026 (Instacart+ confirmed works for new and former subscribers; Mastercard 60-day extension; “I’ll decide later”; confirmed no credit card for Instacart+ trial); Yahoo Tech Feb–Mar 2026 (Walmart+ $12.99/mo $98/yr; Instacart+ $99/yr Peacock $109.99 value; Apple bundle $14.99/$19.99; Apple One 35% off Peacock Plus; military discount; Spectrum TV Select); CableTV.com Mar 2026 (student $5.99; teacher $6.99; no standalone trial; Xfinity Diamond/Platinum; Spectrum eligibility check; cancel process peacocktv.com/account); DealNews Promo Codes Mar 2026 (one code per account; cannot stack); Rolling Stone Mar 2026 (three free paths confirmed); Variety Feb 27 2026 (Walmart+ Peacock Premium; $10.99 Premium plan starting price confirmed); BudgetSeniors.com Apr 2026 (Amazon Prime Channels 7-day Premium Plus confirmed; no trial via PeacockTV.com homepage)

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