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Does Peacock have ESPN? How to watch both services

Does Peacock have ESPN? How to watch both services

Adam Zeis
Adam Zeis is the Managing Editor of The Streamable, where he oversees all site content and leads a dynamic team of freelancers. With over 15 years of experience in tech media, Adam has developed a deep expertise in streaming entertainment, technology, and content creation. His passion for the streaming landscape began when he cut the cord in 2010. Since then, he has dedicated his career to exploring and sharing insights on the ever-evolving digital entertainment space.
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As a cord-cutter since 2010, he’s spent over 15 years covering tech and streaming for sites like TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, and CrackBerry. He also has a soft spot for '80s movies.
As a cord-cutter since 2010, he’s spent over 15 years covering tech and streaming for sites like TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, and CrackBerry. He also has a soft spot for '80s movies.

While Peacock offers a strong lineup of live sports, you might be wondering if you can use it to stream ESPN as well. Short answer? You can’t. Peacock doesn’t carry any ESPN networks or channels and is its own channel and streaming service. But don’t worry — we’ll walk you through exactly how to get both and what each has to offer.

The difference between ESPN and Peacock

The ESPN cable network is a family of sports-focused TV channels — including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, and others — that broadcast everything from major league games to sports talk and documentaries. These channels are available through cable, satellite, or a live TV streaming service like Sling, Hulu + Live TV, or Fubo. If you’re looking for a live TV streaming service that includes ESPN, we’ve got a full breakdown of the best options.

ESPN is also a streaming service that offers access to ESPN networks for a monthly subscription fee.

Peacock is NBCUniversal’s streaming service, offering a mix of movies, shows, news, and live sports. It features coverage of Premier League matches, Sunday Night Football, the Olympics, and more. However, it doesn’t include ESPN or any of its related programming.

So while ESPN and Peacock are both major players in streaming sports, here’s how they compare:

  • Content Library: ESPN is laser-focused on sports — live games, originals, and docs. Peacock casts a wider net with scripted series, classic TV, Universal movies, and a solid sports lineup.

  • Sports Coverage: ESPN brings coverage from the NHL, UFC, college football, international soccer, golf, and more. Peacock leans into soccer (especially the Premier League), motorsports, the Olympics, and WWE.

  • Who Owns Them: ESPN is part of Disney’s streaming bundle, alongside Hulu and Disney+. Peacock belongs to Comcast, via NBCUniversal.


Why can’t you watch ESPN on Peacock?

ESPN is its own thing — just like Netflix or Paramount+. You can’t bolt it onto Peacock or watch it there. And Comcast has said directly they’re not planning to partner with ESPN. They’d rather invest in exclusive sports rights to grow Peacock, rather than sharing space with their competition.

Right now, there are a few ways to watch ESPN:

Subscribe to ESPN

Sign up directly and pay the $31.99 / month monthly fee.

It works on most devices, and there’s no bundle commitment if you’re just looking for sports, though you can get it as part of a larger bundle with Disney+ or even Fox One


Subscribe to a live TV streaming service

Most live TV streaming services also offer ESPN channels, including DIRECTV, Fubo, and Sling. In most cases, ESPN is part of the main package, though it varies for each provider.


What can you watch on ESPN?

ESPN has all that you’d expect — from national games for the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA to F1 events, along with various ancillary content across all the ESPN networks (of which there are many). You want sports? ESPN has them.

What sports can you watch on Peacock?

Peacock has a surprisingly deep bench when it comes to live sports as well, even though you wouldn’t think so at first glance. It features Big Ten Football, cycling, the French Open, PGA & LPGA events, horse racing, IndyCar, NASCAR, Rugby, WWE, and more.


What devices can you use to watch ESPN?

You can stream ESPN on Google Chromecast, Android TV, Mac, Windows, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

What devices can you use to watch Peacock?

Peacock works on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

Will ESPN ever be added to Peacock?

Highly unlikely. Unless Disney buys Comcast or Comcast buys ESPN, these services will stay completely separate.

Will the ESPN sports ever appear on Peacock?

Not as things stand. ESPN doesn’t own the sports leagues — it licenses the rights to stream their games. If NBC outbids ESPN the next time a contract comes up, they could land those games for Peacock. Until then, ESPN content will stay with ESPN.

Conclusion

If you want ESPN and also need access to ESPN’s cable channels and other major networks, a live TV streaming service or direct ESPN subscription is your best bet. Peacock is a great sidekick for live sports, but it’s not a replacement for ESPN.

Adam Zeis
Adam Zeis is the Managing Editor of The Streamable, where he oversees all site content and leads a dynamic team of freelancers. With over 15 years of experience in tech media, Adam has developed a deep expertise in streaming entertainment, technology, and content creation. His passion for the streaming landscape began when he cut the cord in 2010. Since then, he has dedicated his career to exploring and sharing insights on the ever-evolving digital entertainment space.
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