The Hollywood Reporter has published a guide to getting discounted or even free access to NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service in 2026, aimed at fans wanting to watch new releases such as Obsession or catch up on Saturday Night Live ahead of its autumn return. Although Peacock does not offer a direct free trial of its own, the outlet outlines several workarounds through partner subscriptions and discount schemes that can significantly cut or eliminate the cost.

Options include claiming two free months of Peacock (worth $19.98) by signing up to select DirecTV packages, which also offer a five-day free trial; getting Peacock included free via a 14-day Instacart+ trial or a $1, 30-day Walmart+ trial; a 45% discount for students and 18-24 year-olds, dropping the price from $10.99 to $5.99 (auto-renewing annually); and a bundle with Apple TV, launched in October 2025, offering Peacock Premium for $14.99 a month or Premium Plus for $19.99 a month.