Olympics— do I need Peacock?

[Anonymous]

I like watching the Olympics— all the sports, not just the things that show up on NBC prime time. I have time weekends and evenings to watch, but not during weekdays. Should I pay for a month of Peacock to get full access, or do you find the standard channels sufficient? Thanks.

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Do you have time to sit down for 3 or so hours every night to watch the top events of the days on NBC?

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I'm trying to decide, too. Watching the opening ceremonies now on broadcast. Loved all the dancing at the start!

[Anonymous]

USA and CNBC are showing some stuff too

[Anonymous]

We did not enjoy the summer Olympics with just the regular coverage. We splurged for Peacock this time around.

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I’m watching NBC tonight. Why do you need more?

[Anonymous]

Rookie question. I only have streaming, no cable. How and where should I watch Olympics? I have Hulu, prime, starz and hbo

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If you are an Olympic fan, it’s nice to watch any event at any time… very worth it.

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It's nice to be able to choose which events you are interested in. Some get less coverage. $16 is the price if a movie ticket.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rookie question. I only have streaming, no cable. How and where should I watch Olympics? I have Hulu, prime, starz and hbo

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I think you need Peacock.

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Anonymous wrote:Rookie question. I only have streaming, no cable. How and where should I watch Olympics? I have Hulu, prime, starz and hbo

To watch what is broadcast you only need network TV, free with a TV and antenna. To watch other sports not shown on NBC's broadcast you need a subscription to Peacock but be sure to get the plan that includes sports. There's a bundle offer for $14.99/month for Peacock and Apple TV.

[Anonymous]

The coverage on Peacock has been great. You can replay anything you missed. If you’re into the Olympics it’s worth it IMO.

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Anonymous wrote:Rookie question. I only have streaming, no cable. How and where should I watch Olympics? I have Hulu, prime, starz and hbo

In your case, I’d subscribe to Peacock for the month. The lowest level subscription to access the streams (premium) is $11. The alternative is getting an antenna for NBC broadcast, or upgrading your Hulu for Live TV, which would be more expensive and for less Olympic content.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like watching the Olympics— all the sports, not just the things that show up on NBC prime time. I have time weekends and evenings to watch, but not during weekdays. Should I pay for a month of Peacock to get full access, or do you find the standard channels sufficient? Thanks.

NBC usually has coverage across 3 or 4 channels (NBC, USA, E!, and CNBC) so there’s usually a variety of sports to tune in for. If you’ve cut the chord on cable, though, and only have NBC, I’d pick up Peacock for the month.

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Anonymous wrote:I like watching the Olympics— all the sports, not just the things that show up on NBC prime time. I have time weekends and evenings to watch, but not during weekdays. Should I pay for a month of Peacock to get full access, or do you find the standard channels sufficient? Thanks.

NBC usually has coverage across 3 or 4 channels (NBC, USA, E!, and CNBC) so there’s usually a variety of sports to tune in for. If you’ve cut the chord on cable, though, and only have NBC, I’d pick up Peacock for the month.

Yep, best answer and if you've never had Peacock there are some decent original programming options too.