How to get Peacock for free
NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock Premium has been growing at a pretty impressive rate over the past few months, hitting 34 million subscribers in early 2024, largely thanks to its extensive coverage of live sports.
However, the exclusive streaming home of the 2024 Paris Olympics as well as original series like "Love Island" and "Poker Face" is getting a price hike. The former $5.99 ad-supported tier will cost $7.99 for new customers beginning in July, and the upgraded $11.99 reduced ads service will now cost $13.99. Existing customers can expect to see these higher prices reflected on their August bill.
Though prices are on the rise, there are still a few ways to get this in-demand streaming service for free.
Does Peacock have a free trial?
Though Peacock Premium has had 7-day free trials in the past, it has recently discontinued this offering, likely because of the upcoming Olympics coverage. While it seems likely that a Peacock free trial will return at some point, as of this moment, there is no way to try this service out before you subscribe.
Peacock Premium included free with Instacart Plus
If you are an Instacart Plus subscriber you can now add a free Peacock Premium subscription to the list of the various membership perks that come with the $10 per month grocery delivery service. To take advantage of this deal, subscribers must activate the deal on the Instacart app or at Instacart.com, and can then follow the instructions to start streaming Peacock Premium for free.
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Xfinity Now TV subscribers can access Peacock Premium for free
Comcast internet-only subscribers who have plans at the 75 Mbps tier or above can add the Xfinity NOW TV service, which includes access to 40+ live, streaming TV channels like AMC, Food Network and Discovery for $20 per month. And now this service also includes access to Peacock Premium at no extra cost. Simply activate the subscription via your Xfinity account page, and then you’ll be able to start streaming Peacock Premium immediately.
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Gigabit or Gigabit Plus Xfinity customers can get two years of Peacock Premium
If you are a new or existing Xfinity Internet customer with the highest tier of service (Gigabit or Gigabit Plus) you can receive a one-time offer that includes Peacock Premium at no additional cost for two years. Subscribers will need to go to xfinity.com/activate-peacock to activate their Peacock promotion, and can then start streaming for free.
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Is Peacock included with a Halloween Horror Nights ticket?
In the past, guests who have purchased a Halloween Horror Nights ticket for either Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort have been able to redeem a special offer for a free six-month Peacock Premium subscription as a special extra that was included free with paid admission.
This offer has returned for the 2024 season. Select ticket purchases come with 6 months of Peacock at no extra cost. Single tickets begin at $82.99 per person for a single night's admission. This deal isn't open for Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscribers, but you can buy any Halloween Horror Nights 2024 ticket to redeem this deal, limited to one code per purchase, per email address.
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Comcast 'StreamSaver' bundle
In May 2024, Comcast announced a new “StreamSaver” package that includes Netflix, Peacock and Apple TV Plus all for a “vastly reduced price" of $15, which is available exclusively for Comcast customers.
Specifically, subscribers get the ad-supported Netflix Standard, Peacock Premium, and Apple TV+. This represents a savings of over 30%, or nearly $100 annually. It's a simple way to access three different types of subscription services without paying full price, though it's relegated to Comcast customers only.
