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NBC, Peacock Prepare to Kick Off New Season of Premier League Coverage

NBC, Peacock Prepare to Kick Off New Season of Premier League Coverage

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Soccer fans rejoice, because the Premier League is back! Friday, Aug. 5 the English Premier League returns to NBC and its family of outlets, as Crystal Palace will host Arsenal. The match will begin at 3 p.m. ET on the USA Network. Cord cutters will have plenty of access as well, as Peacock will feature live exclusive games, replays, and shoulder programming.

Games will air on both NBC and USA Network, while Peacock will stream exclusive matches of its own as well as simulcasting all games that air live on NBC just like last year. Peacock subscribers will also have access to game replays and they can also access Premier League TV, Peacock’s exclusive channel that features analysis, highlights, and more.

Peacock has also added a new feature this year, ensuring Premier League fans don’t miss a second of the action. Match streams now offer a “catch-up” feature, which displays key plays at the bottom of the screen. This allows fans to watch highlights simultaneously with the live feed, guaranteeing viewers will see all of the action.

Although U.S. interest in soccer is nowhere near where it is in other parts of the world, it has been growing dramatically in recent years. As of 2021, 20% of U.S. adults indicated that they were interested in the Premier League, and NBC reported over 400,000 views per match in the U.S. alone. The Premier League is big business for NBC, which explains why the network worked so hard to keep the rights to the league.

An extension of NBC's deal with the Premier League last fall means that NBC owns the domestic broadcast and streaming rights to EPL matches until at least 2028. This is the first full year that the USA Network will serve as the cable home to the Premier League, following the shutdown of NBC Sports Network last year. USA Network and Universo will simulcast two matches exclusively on kick-off weekend: Crystal Palace v. Arsenal on Friday, Aug. 5, and Everton v. Chelsea on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Peacock

Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.

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Peacock also includes news, entertainment, sports, late-night, and reality from various NBCU properties, including NBC, Bravo, and E!. Additionally, Peacock has exclusives like “Below Deck: Down Under.” They also include live and on-demand access to Hallmark channels.

The company has acquired the rights to many classic shows, including “Parks and Recreation” and the entire Dick Wolf library, which includes “Law & Order” and “Chicago Fire.”

Peacock features weekly Sunday night NFL games during the regular season, available on the Premium and Premium Plus plans.

Peacock again raised prices on August 18, 2026, with the cost of plans increasing to $8.99 for the Select, $12.99 for Premium, and $19.99 for Premium Plus.

The service also features blockbusters and critically acclaimed films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, as well as content acquired from Hollywood’s biggest studios.


David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.

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