What you get with Peacock's yearly plan

Peacock offers a yearly subscription option that locks in your streaming access for 12 months at a single upfront payment. The yearly plan costs $59.99 per year for the ad-supported tier and $119.99 per year for the ad-free tier. You pay once and keep access for the full year without monthly charges.

The ad-supported yearly plan gives you access to Peacock's full library: movies, TV shows, live sports (including Premier League soccer and WWE), news, and NBC programs. The ad-free tier removes commercials from on-demand content, though some live events still show ads. Both yearly tiers include the same content library—the difference is only whether you see advertisements.

Peacock also offers a free tier with limited content and ads, but that is not a yearly subscription. The yearly plans are the paid options.

Key Takeaways

  • Peacock's yearly subscription costs $59.99 for ad-supported or $119.99 for ad-free, paid upfront once per year.
  • Both yearly tiers include the same content: movies, shows, live sports, and NBC programming—only the ad experience differs.
  • You can cancel anytime, but Peacock does not refund unused months if you cancel before the year ends.
  • The yearly plan saves money compared to paying monthly ($5.99 for ad-supported or $11.99 for ad-free), so it is cheaper if you plan to watch for the full 12 months.
  • You need a valid payment method and a Peacock account to set up the yearly subscription.

How to set up a yearly subscription

Start by going to Peacock.com or opening the Peacock app on your device. If you do not have an account, create one with your email address and a password. If you already have a free Peacock account, you can upgrade it to a paid yearly plan.

Once logged in, go to your account settings or subscription menu. Select the yearly plan you want—ad-supported ($59.99) or ad-free ($119.99). Enter your payment method (credit card, debit card, or PayPal). Confirm the purchase, and your subscription begins immediately. You will receive a confirmation email with your receipt and subscription details.

If you sign up through a third-party platform like Apple, Google Play, or Roku, the process is similar but the payment goes through that platform's billing system instead of directly to Peacock.

Yearly versus monthly pricing

The yearly plan is cheaper if you watch for the full 12 months. Here is the math: the ad-supported yearly plan ($59.99 per year) costs about $5 per month, while the monthly plan costs $5.99 per month. Over a year, you save roughly $12 with the yearly plan. The ad-free yearly plan ($119.99 per year) works out to about $10 per month, compared to $11.99 monthly—a savings of about $24 per year.

The trade-off is that you pay the full amount upfront instead of spreading it across 12 smaller payments. If you cancel before the year ends, you lose access but do not get a refund for the unused time. Monthly plans give you more flexibility to cancel without penalty, but cost more overall.

What happens if you cancel before the year ends

You can cancel your yearly subscription at any time through your account settings. Once you cancel, your access ends at the end of your current billing period (the date your yearly subscription was set to renew). Peacock does not refund the unused portion of your yearly payment.

For example, if you buy a yearly subscription on January 1 and cancel on March 15, you keep access until December 31 of that year, but you do not receive a refund for the nine months you did not use. This is why the yearly plan works best if you are confident you will watch for most of the year.

Devices and account access

Your Peacock yearly subscription works on any device where you can download or access the Peacock app: phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, streaming devices (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick), and gaming consoles. You log in with the same email and password on each device.

Peacock allows simultaneous streaming on up to four devices at the same time with one account. If a fifth person tries to stream at the same time, one of the other streams will stop. There is no separate "family plan" or multi-user tier—one subscription covers one account, and that account can be used on multiple devices.

Payment methods and billing

Peacock accepts credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), debit cards, and PayPal. You enter your payment method when you purchase the yearly plan, and you are charged the full amount ($59.99 or $119.99) on that date.

Your yearly subscription renews automatically on the same date each year unless you cancel beforehand. You will receive a reminder email a few days before your renewal date. If your payment method fails or expires, Peacock will attempt to charge a backup payment method on file, or your subscription will pause until you update your billing information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I switch from yearly to monthly or vice versa?

Yes, you can change your plan type. If you are on a yearly plan and switch to monthly before your year ends, you lose the remaining time on your yearly subscription with no refund, and your monthly billing starts immediately. Switching from monthly to yearly works the same way—your monthly subscription ends and the yearly plan begins right away.

Does the yearly plan include Peacock Premium or Peacock Pro?

Peacock uses two tiers: ad-supported and ad-free. There is no separate "Premium" or "Pro" tier. The ad-free yearly plan ($119.99) is the highest tier available and includes all content without ads on on-demand shows and movies.

What if I share my Peacock account with family members?

Your one account can stream on up to four devices at once, so family members can watch simultaneously on different devices using the same login. However, Peacock's terms of service state that accounts are for personal use only and should not be shared outside your household. There is no official family plan or parental controls built into the subscription.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind after purchasing?

Peacock does not offer refunds for yearly subscriptions once purchased. If you cancel, you keep access through the end of your billing year but receive no money back. Check your account settings or contact Peacock support if you believe there was a billing error.

Is the yearly subscription the same price every year?

Peacock can change subscription prices, though they typically announce price changes in advance. Your current yearly plan is locked at the price you paid for that year. When your subscription renews the following year, you may be charged a different price if Peacock has raised rates, and you will be notified before the renewal.