If you have been hunting for a 30 days Peacock free trial, here is the honest answer: Peacock itself currently has no free trial for its base plan. The closest options come through partner services, and those are what this guide covers.
1. Walmart+ 30-Day Trial (Closest to a 30-Day Trial)
- Walmart+ offers a 30-day trial for $1, and you can pick either Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential as your streaming perk.
- Some sites still call it a “free” trial. Walmart’s standard promotion currently costs $1 for the first 30 days. Check the price on Walmart’s page before you sign up.
- How to do it: start the trial at walmart.com/plus, then select Peacock as your streaming benefit and finish signing up.
- You can choose one ad-supported service every 90 days, either Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential.
- After the trial, membership renews at $12.95/month or $98/year.
2. Instacart+ Trial (14 or 30 Days)
- Eligible new Instacart+ members may get a 14- or 30-day trial that includes Peacock Premium.
- How to do it: once the trial is active, open your Instacart+ membership settings, find the Peacock offer under special offers, and tap Activate.
- You get the ad-supported Premium plan, not the ad-free one.
3. Amazon Prime Video Channels (7-Day Trial)
- You can add Peacock Premium Plus (ad-free) through Prime Video Channels and get a 7-day free trial.
- After the trial, it continues at regular channel pricing through Amazon.
- You need an Amazon Prime membership, and eligibility can vary by account.
4. Xfinity or Spectrum Bundles
- Some internet and TV plans include Peacock Premium at no extra cost. You can activate it through your Xfinity or Spectrum account.
- This is not a trial. It is free as long as you stay on a qualifying plan.
- Check your provider’s app or account page to see if you qualify.
5. Xumo Stream Box Promo (Up to 6 Months)
- Buying a Xumo Stream Box can get you 6 months of Peacock Premium for free.
- Strictly speaking this isn’t free, because you have to buy hardware. It can still be good value if you need a streaming device anyway.
Peacock Explained: What It Is and What’s Streaming on It
Peacock is an American streaming service, similar to Netflix or Disney+. It is run by NBCUniversal (owned by Comcast) and launched in 2020. You watch it over the internet through an app or website on a TV, phone, or laptop.
What you can watch on it:
- TV shows: Many NBC shows, such as The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Law & Order, plus Bravo reality shows.
- Movies: Films from Universal Pictures and DreamWorks, usually after their cinema run.
- Peacock Originals: Shows made only for Peacock, such as Poker Face and The Traitors.
- Live sports: Some NFL games, Premier League football, and Olympics coverage. The sports lineup changes by season.
- Live channels and news: NBC News and some 24/7 channels.
Plans (in brief):
- Premium: Cheaper, with ads.
- Premium Plus: Mostly ad-free, with downloads for offline viewing.
The library and prices change over time, so check Peacock’s official website or app for the latest.
FAQs
Does Peacock offer a 30-day free trial directly?
No. Peacock itself explicitly indicates there are currently no free trials for the base plan.
Is there a 7-day free trial?
Yes, but only through Amazon Prime Video Channels (see #3).
Will I be charged after the trial?
Yes, unless you cancel. You can cancel Walmart+ anytime before the 30-day trial ends to avoid being charged.
Can I use multiple accounts to extend the trial?
No. Walmart limits free trials to one per account, and creating a second account to extend access violates its terms.
Which Peacock plan do I get?
Walmart+ and Instacart+ give you the ad-supported Premium plan. Amazon’s trial gives you Premium Plus (ad-free).
