NBC secures extra NFL game Saturday of Week 17, announces Peacock exclusive
The network will have a Saturday doubleheader of sorts, with the first game airing on NBC and the second game streaming exclusively on Peacock.
The network will have a Saturday doubleheader of sorts, with the first game airing on NBC and the second game streaming exclusively on Peacock.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch or listen to Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
Texans-Chargers at 4:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network and Ravens-Packers at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock.
The audience peaked at an average of 34.3 million viewers before inclement weather arrived.
This will mark the fourth NFL game exclusive to Peacock.
"They made the Eagles win about themselves."
An average of 28.9 million viewers tuned in to Thursday's season opener.
"I don't want to get Peacock!"
NFL's Peacock experiment yields record viewership and high subscriber retention, but faces mixed reactions and challenges like cost and opposition.
"The largest audiences will continue to be on broadcast television in the foreseeable future."
"They did it because the NBC people gave them $110 million for the one stupid game."
David Samson questions the NFL's streaming celebration and urges consideration of long-term sustainability and broader implications.
"Congress will never allow championship games in America be played on pay TV."
"When I think about the Peacock siutation from a consumer perspective, it's sad to see."
"They're going to the well too many times."
Where you might see disappointment, the NFL saw proof of concept.
"This is not that far from the government congratulating itself for collecting the most taxes ever."
"'Hey, dummy, they're taking a picture of Taylor.'"
"Has Jason Garrett ever said one thing of substance?"
Viewers continue to voice their frustrations with Peacock's exclusive broadcast of Saturday's Chiefs-Dolphins playoff matchup.
"They don't deserve to be squeezed even further by greedy corporations."
"That’s not cool, they’re just being greedy pigs."
Defying streaming exclusivity, Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu is gifting fans Peacock subscriptions.