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No plan is safe from Peacock’s latest price bump

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Why This Matters

NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service is raising subscription prices across all plans, affecting both new and existing customers. This move reflects ongoing industry trends of increasing streaming service costs, which could influence consumer spending and competition among platforms. Consumers should consider the impact of these hikes on their entertainment budgets and the value they receive from the service.

Key Takeaways

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TL;DR NBCUniversal is raising the price of all Peacock subscription plans.

The price hikes are now in effect for new subscribers.

Existing subscribers will see the change on their next billing date or after September 17.

Another day, another major streaming platform raising its prices. This time the culprit is NBCUniversal’s Peacock service. Expect to start paying more across all of the streamer’s subscription plans.

Starting today, Peacock is increasing the cost of all of its tiers for new and returning subscribers. In the table below, you can see what the prices were before the increase and how much these plans cost now. If you head over to Peacock’s website, you’ll see that the prices have already been updated.

Plan Type Original Price New Price as of August 18, 2026 Plan Type Select Monthly

Original Price $7.99

New Price as of August 18, 2026 $8.99

Plan Type Premium Monthly

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