ESPN+ vs Peacock
Which streaming service is better for sports? Compare pricing, channels, and coverage side-by-side.
Quick Verdict
ESPN+
$11.99/mo
- ✓ More sports coverage
VS
Peacock
$7.99/mo
- ✓ Lower price
Bottom Line: Both services are excellent choices. ESPN+ and Peacock each have their strengths depending on your specific needs.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ESPN+ | Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $11.99/mo | $7.99/mo |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| Simultaneous Streams | N/A | N/A |
| DVR Storage | N/A | N/A |
| 4K Streaming | ✗ | ✗ |
Sports Coverage Comparison
ESPN+ Sports
- AVP Beach Volleyball Full
- Formula 1 Full
- NHL Full
- MLB Partial
- MLS Partial
- La Liga Full
- Bundesliga Full
- Serie A Partial
- UFC Full
- PFL Full
- Bellator MMA Partial
- Boxing (Top Rank) Full
- XFL Partial
- CFL Full
- EuroLeague Partial
- PGA Tour Partial
- Grand Slams Partial
- College Football Partial
- College Basketball Partial
- Indian Premier League Partial
- ICC Cricket World Cup Partial
- T20 World Cup Partial
- FIVB World Championships Partial
- AVP Beach Volleyball Full
- All-Ireland Hurling Championship Full
- All-Ireland Football Championship Full
- National Hurling League Full
- National Football League Full
- AFL Full
- Super Netball Partial
- NRL Partial
- Super League Partial
- Six Nations Partial
- Top 14 Partial
- US Polo Assn Full
- Argentine Open Full
- FIFA World Cup Partial
- UEFA European Championship Partial
- Formula 1 Full
- US Polo Assn Partial
- Argentine Open Full
Peacock Sports
- Diamond League Full
- World Athletics Champ. Full
- Olympics (Track) Full
- FIS Alpine Skiing Full
- FIS Snowboarding Full
- IBU Biathlon Partial
- FIVB World Championships Partial
- NASCAR Partial
- IndyCar Full
- US Horse Racing Partial
- Kentucky Derby Full
- NFL Partial
- Premier League Full
- NASCAR Partial
- IndyCar Full
- PGA Tour Partial
- DP World Tour Partial
- Ryder Cup Full
- Grand Slams Partial
- Rugby World Cup Full
- Rugby Championship Partial
- Super Rugby Partial
- Tour de France Full
- Giro d'Italia Full
- Vuelta a Espana Full
- NWSL Partial
- FIVB World Championships Partial
- FIS Alpine Skiing Full
- FIS Snowboarding Full
- World Curling Full
- IBU Biathlon Partial
- Diamond League Full
- World Athletics Champ. Full
- Olympics (Track) Full
- Kentucky Derby Full
- US Horse Racing Partial
- MotoGP Partial
- Six Nations Full
ESPN+ Overview
ESPN+ provides access to thousands of live events not available on traditional ESPN channels, plus exclusive content and the only way to purchase UFC PPV events.
Pros
- Affordable monthly price
- UFC PPV access
- Exclusive content
- No commitment
Cons
- Limited live event coverage
- No ESPN linear channels
- Supplementary service only
Peacock Overview
Peacock offers significant sports value with Premier League, NFL, and WWE coverage at a competitive price point. It's an excellent complement to other services.
Pros
- Premier League coverage
- NFL Sunday Night Football
- Lower price point
- WWE content
Cons
- No local channels
- Limited DVR features
- Some content is premium-only
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESPN+ or Peacock better for sports?
Both services are excellent choices. ESPN+ and Peacock each have their strengths depending on your specific needs.
Which is cheaper, ESPN+ or Peacock?
ESPN+ costs $11.99/month while Peacock costs $7.99/month.
Can I try ESPN+ and Peacock for free?
Neither service offers a free trial.
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