YouTube Premium will soon include Peacock at no extra cost

Kris Holt· Jul 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 7 views

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YouTube Premium will soon include Peacock at no extra cost, starting in early 2027, as part of an expanded partnership with NBCUniversal. This partnership will also bring some live events to the NBC Sports' YouTube channel. The addition of Peacock Premium is a significant value add, considering it normally costs $11 per month or $110 per year.

Key facts

▪Peacock Premium will be included with YouTube Premium in the US at no extra cost, starting in early 2027.
▪YouTube Premium subscribers will have the option to upgrade to the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus tier.
▪The partnership between YouTube and NBCUniversal will also bring live sports events to the NBC Sports YouTube channel.

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▪ YouTube Premium just got a major upgrade with free Peacock access — Android Police
▪ Peacock is coming to YouTube Premium as your latest subscription perk — Android Authority
▪ YouTube Premium will include Peacock starting next year — The Verge
▪ YouTube Premium subscribers are getting Peacock for free in ‘the coming months’ — 9to5Google

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Entertainment Streaming YouTube Premium will soon include Peacock at no extra cost An expanded partnership with NBCUniversal will also bring some live events to the NBC Sports' YouTube channel. By Kris Holt July 27, 2026 1:00 pm EST YouTube/NBCUniversal Starting in early 2027, Peacock Premium — an ad-supported version of the streaming service — will be included with YouTube Premium in the US at no extra cost. That's a solid value add, considering Peacock Premium costs $11 per month or $110 per year. There'll be an option to upgrade to the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus tier. YouTube Premium prices increased in the US in June to $16 per month for an individual plan and $27 for a family plan.

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