As rivals chase acquisitions, Peacock bets on bundles through a new deal with YouTube
NBCUniversal’s Peacock will be offered to YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. starting in early 2027 through a multi‑year global partnership. The deal adds Peacock’s full lineup, including live sports and original series, to the YouTube experience and expands to select international markets. The move follows Peacock’s recent quarterly profit and its strategy of widening distribution rather than pursuing acquisitions.
- ▪Peacock’s Premium plan will become available to YouTube Premium users in the United States in early 2027 as part of a multi‑year global partnership.
- ▪The partnership also brings NBCUniversal’s international services, Universal+ and Hayu, to YouTube Premium in select markets and adds Peacock Premium as an add‑on through YouTube Primetime Channels later in the summer.
- ▪Peacock reported its first quarterly profit in Q2 2026 and currently has about 48 million paid subscribers.
- ▪The deal reflects Peacock’s focus on distribution partnerships, complementing earlier collaborations with Amazon and Apple, while YouTube aims to strengthen its Premium offering with additional premium TV content.
- ▪The arrangement integrates Peacock content directly into the YouTube platform, allowing viewers to discover and watch shows without leaving the app.
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While much of the streaming industry is focused on mergers and acquisitions, NBCUniversal is expanding its reach through partnerships, with its latest move bringing Peacock directly to YouTube. On Monday, NBCUniversal and YouTube announced a multi-year global strategic partnership, bringing Peacock’s Premium plan to YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. starting in early 2027. This gives millions of viewers access to Peacock’s full lineup, including NFL and NBA coverage, “Saturday Night Live,” “Love Island USA,” “Law & Order: SVU,” and Bravo favorites like The Real Housewives franchise. The deal means content will be integrated into the YouTube experience, allowing viewers to discover and watch Peacock content without leaving the platform.
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