Peacock pulled the plug on simple, direct free trials in 2024. The quick seven-day sign-up route is gone. Still, it isn’t a dead end. With the right partner offer, you can usually watch without paying on day one.
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Current Free Trial Options
Samsung Galaxy Owners
Picked up a recent Samsung Galaxy? You may qualify for up to three months of Peacock Premium at no cost. The promo is listed through September 30, 2025. Best move is to open your Samsung benefits and check eligibility there.
Xfinity and Xumo Users
Some Xfinity plans include Peacock access. The length varies by plan; a few folks report getting as much as two years. If you have Xfinity internet or TV, sign in and see what shows up on your account.
Xumo device owners might get extended access too. Terms shift by device model and purchase timing, so it’s worth a quick look.
Instacart+ Bundle Deal
New Instacart+ members can snag a 14-day Peacock trial during sign-up. Certain MasterCard holders may stretch that by two more months. You do need to be new to Instacart+ for this to work.
In practice, you start the Instacart+ trial first. After that, Peacock appears in the bundle.
Limited Promo Codes
Every so often, Peacock drops promo codes worth up to three months free. They tend to surface randomly and vanish fast. Not guaranteed, but checking deal hubs now and then can pay off.
Watch the fine print. These codes usually have tight eligibility rules, often limited to brand-new accounts.
What About Credit Card Perks?
Some MasterCard programs include Peacock-related perks. Take a minute to scan your card’s offers portal or recent statements for streaming credits. It isn’t a classic trial, strictly speaking, but it may cover some or all of a month.
The Reality Check
Getting Peacock for free now takes a little juggling. Most paths lean on something you already have, like a new Samsung phone, an Xfinity plan, or a particular credit card.
Plan on entering payment info for nearly all trials. Even the free ones typically want a card on file. Set a reminder to cancel before the clock runs out, just to stay safe.
Is It Worth the Effort?
Peacock has a solid spread of NBC shows, movies, and a few exclusives. Whether the hoops are worth it really depends on your watch list and, frankly, your patience.
Pricing at the moment sits at $5.99 per month for Premium and $11.99 for Premium Plus. If you’re only mildly curious, paying for one month might be simpler than hunting a promo code that may or may not apply.
What to Try First
Start with whatever matches your situation. New Samsung phone owners should check benefits first. Xfinity customers can log in and confirm what’s included. Everyone else might consider the Instacart+ route.
Offers change quickly. What works this month could shift next month as companies tweak promos and sign-up goals.
The Bottom Line
Free Peacock access still exists, just not as a one-click trial. It usually comes through partners or limited-time promotions. If none of those fit, paying for a single month is a low-commitment test.
Most people figure out pretty fast whether Peacock has enough to keep them watching. A month is typically plenty to make the call.
