NBCUniversal Strikes a Deal to Offer Peacock to YouTube Premium Subscribers
- On Monday, NBCUniversal and YouTube announced a deal to include Peacock Premium within YouTube Premium subscriptions in the U.S. starting in early 2027, marking Peacock's largest wholesale distribution partnership to date.
- Comcast Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh pursued this collaboration to drive growth for NBCUniversal after the streaming service achieved its first quarterly profit in Q2 2026, following discussions that began nine months ago.
- Millions of YouTube Premium subscribers will gain access to Peacock's catalog, including NFL and NBA games, "Love Island USA," and Universal films, integrated directly within the YouTube experience.
- Beyond the bundle, the agreement extends NBCUniversal's multiyear distribution deal for YouTube TV while deepening advertising technology collaboration through FreeWheel to enhance monetization capabilities.
- This deal arrives as Comcast prepares to spin off NBCUniversal into a separate company next year, while also expanding international streaming services Universal+ and Hayu via YouTube Premium in select markets.
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Peacock joins YouTube Premium in a new NBCUniversal streaming deal
YouTube and NBCUniversal have announced a deal bundling Peacock Premium into YouTube Premium's $15.99 per month plan starting early next year, adding NFL, NBA, MLB, and shows like SNL and Love Island.
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