Peacock's Price Hike for Summer Olympics Viewing
Peacock Hikes Subscription Cost: Learn How to Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics for $5.99
Brace yourself, folks! NBCUniversal's Peacock is gearing up for a price increase starting July 18, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Rather than chat about blockbuster movies or hilarious sitcoms, we're talking Olympics here! And if you're hoping to catch all the action of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Peacock will offer the most coverage.
For new patrons joining after July 18, the monthly subscription fees will rise. Peacock Premium will jump from its current $5.99 to $7.99, while Premium Plus will go up from $11.99 to $13.99. But there's a catch! If you're eyeing the Olympics only, you can still enjoy the rest of the games at the original $5.99 price by signing up between July 12 and July 17. Just don't forget to cancel once the closing ceremony rolls in!
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics will take place between July 26 and Aug. 11, ending just before the new rates hit on Aug. 17. If you're torn between the present and the future, opt for the forward-thinking approach: sign up before July 12, and you'll pay for more than one month, but after July 17, you'll be locked in at the higher price of $7.99.
So is the ad-supported Peacock Premium worth the few extra bucks? With a full two weeks of round-the-clock Olympic coverage going for $5.99, we think it's a steal! Alternative streaming services aren't quite as affordable - Hulu + Live TV (With Ads) will run you $76.99 a month, and YouTube TV isn't far behind at about $72.99 a month.
As for the current Peacock subscribers, you might want to start saving your pennies. The streaming service is embarking on a mission to extract more from its loyal fans. Sports-loving folks out there, take note: these price hikes look set to become a trend throughout 2024, following in the footsteps of other streaming bigwigs cracking down on password sharing and trimming costs.
1 - Peacock's New Pricing Structure: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/corporate/snapshots/newsroom/press-releases/2023-04-13-peacock-expands-its-premium-plus-offering-with-new-travel-destination-channels
2 - Peacock's Price Hike for Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/10/peacock-will-hike-prices-for-streaming-paris-2024-summer-olympics.html
3 - Discounts and Promotional Bundles for Peacock: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/corporate/snapshots/newsroom/press-releases/2022-11-28-peacock-offers-new-student-discount-for-its-premium-plus-tier
4 - No Longer Possible to Stream Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Original Price: https:// Münchener Merkur (in German)
5 - Current Pricing of Peacock Premium and Premium Plus: https://www.businessinsider.com/peacock-hikes-prices-to-799-month-for-new-customers-2023-7
1 - With the upcoming price increase for Peacock's Premium and Premium Plus tiers starting July 18, it appears that 2024 might be a more expensive year for streaming.
2 - Despite the price hike, Peacock Premium's $5.99 price tag offers a steal for the full two weeks of 2024 Paris Summer Olympics coverage.
3 - As Peacock embarks on a mission to extract more from its loyal fans, it's important for sports enthusiasts to remain aware of the growing trend of prices increases among streaming services in 2024.
4 - After July 17, the monthly subscription fee for new Peacock subscribers will stand at $7.99, marking the end of streaming the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics at the original lower price.
