How to Cancel Peacock Subscription (Premium & Premium Plus) — 2026
Cancel Peacock Premium or Premium Plus in minutes — web, iPhone, Android, or Amazon. Includes Xfinity subscriber instructions and downgrade-to-free option.
Peacock — NBCUniversal's streaming service — has grown to 34 million+ paid subscribers with content ranging from The Office and Parks and Recreation to Premier League soccer and WWE. But if the content library isn't meeting your needs, cancelling is straightforward. The key thing to know: Xfinity and Comcast subscribers have a completely different cancellation process, and you can always downgrade to the free tier rather than cancelling outright.
What you'll learn
- How to cancel Peacock on web, iPhone, Android, and Amazon
- Special instructions for Xfinity and Comcast subscribers
- How to downgrade to Peacock Free instead of cancelling
- What happens to your account after cancellation
- Peacock Premium vs Premium Plus — what you're actually paying for
Xfinity and Comcast subscribers: your Peacock subscription is managed through your Comcast account, not Peacock directly. You must contact Xfinity to cancel or modify your Peacock access.
Peacock Plans in 2026
Peacock offers three tiers: Free (limited content with ads, no live sports), Premium ($7.99/month or $79.99/year — full library with ads), and Premium Plus ($13.99/month or $139.99/year — full library, no ads, offline downloads). The free tier is a genuine option — unlike many services, Peacock's free plan includes a large portion of their library. Before fully cancelling, consider whether downgrading to free makes more sense.
How to Cancel Peacock on Web (Peacock.com)
This method works if you subscribed directly through Peacock's website:
- 1Go to peacocktv.com and sign in to your account
- 2Click your profile icon in the top right corner
- 3Select 'Account' from the dropdown menu
- 4Scroll to the 'Plan' section
- 5Click 'Change Plan' or 'Cancel Plan'
- 6Follow the prompts — Peacock may offer to pause your account first
- 7Confirm the cancellation
Your Peacock Premium access continues until the end of your billing period. After that, your account automatically reverts to the free tier — you don't lose access to the free content.
How to Cancel Peacock via iPhone or iPad (Apple Subscription)
If you subscribed to Peacock through the App Store, your billing goes through Apple — you must cancel through iOS Settings, not the Peacock website:
- 1Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
- 2Tap your name at the top
- 3Tap 'Subscriptions'
- 4Find Peacock in the list and tap it
- 5Tap 'Cancel Subscription'
- 6Tap 'Confirm' when prompted
How to Cancel Peacock via Android (Google Play)
- 1Open the Google Play Store app
- 2Tap your profile icon in the top right
- 3Tap 'Payments & subscriptions' > 'Subscriptions'
- 4Find Peacock and tap it
- 5Tap 'Cancel subscription' and follow the confirmation steps
How to Cancel Peacock Subscribed Through Amazon Prime Video
If you added Peacock Prime Video channel, your billing goes through Amazon. Cancel through Amazon, not Peacock:
- 1Go to amazon.com and sign in
- 2Go to Account & Lists > Memberships & Subscriptions
- 3Find 'Peacock Premium' under Prime Video Channels
- 4Click 'Cancel Channel'
- 5Confirm the cancellation
Xfinity / Comcast Subscribers — How to Cancel
If you receive Peacock of your Xfinity internet or TV package, your Peacock access is managed entirely by Comcast — not Peacock. You cannot cancel it through Peacock's website or app. To remove Peacock from your Xfinity plan, you have two options: log in to xfinity.com and manage your plan, or call Xfinity customer support at 1-800-934-6489. Note that removing Peacock may change your overall Xfinity bundle pricing.
Downgrade to Peacock Free Instead of Cancelling
Unlike most streaming services, Peacock has a genuinely useful free tier. If you want to keep watching Peacock occasionally without paying, downgrading to the free plan is a better option than full cancellation. You keep access to thousands of shows and movies — you just lose the ad-free experience, offline downloads, and live sports. To downgrade:
- 1Go to peacocktv.com > your profile > Account
- 2Click 'Change Plan'
- 3Select the Free plan
- 4Confirm the change — it takes effect at your next billing date
Can You Cancel on Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV Device?
No. Peacock does not support in-app cancellations on TV devices. If you installed the Peacock app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Apple TV, you must cancel through the web, your phone's settings (if subscribed via Apple or Google), or through your TV device's billing settings — not through the Peacock TV app itself. The exception: if you subscribed through Roku's own billing, go to Roku's channel store and manage subscriptions there.
What Happens After You Cancel Peacock
- Your Premium or Premium Plus access continues until the end of your billing period
- After the billing period ends, your account automatically drops to the free tier
- You keep your watch history, watchlist, and profile — nothing is deleted
- You retain access to all free Peacock content permanently
- You lose access to Premium-only content, ad-free viewing, and offline downloads
- You can upgrade back to Premium at any time with no waiting period
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I downgrade to Peacock Free instead of cancelling entirely?
Yes. Peacock has a genuine free tier with thousands of hours of content including classic TV shows, movies, and some news. To downgrade, go to peacocktv.com > Account > Change Plan and select the Free option. This takes effect at your next billing date. You keep your watch history and profile, but lose ad-free viewing, live sports, and offline downloads.
What is the difference between Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus?
Peacock Premium ($7.99/month) gives you access to the full Peacock library with ads. Peacock Premium Plus ($13.99/month) adds three features: an ad-free viewing experience, the ability to download content for offline viewing, and access to live local NBC channels in select markets. The most common reason to upgrade is to remove ads.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Peacock before my billing period ends?
Peacock does not offer prorated refunds for unused time. When you cancel, you retain access through the end of your current billing period. For annual subscribers, Peacock may issue a refund if you cancel within a short window after purchase — contact their support team at peacocktv.com/help for case-by-case consideration.
I subscribe through Xfinity — how do I cancel my Peacock subscription?
Xfinity and Comcast subscribers cannot cancel Peacock through Peacock's own website or app. Your Peacock access is bundled through your Comcast account. Log in to xfinity.com to manage your plan, or call Xfinity customer support at 1-800-934-6489 to remove Peacock from your package.
What happens to my Peacock account after I cancel?
Your account remains active on the free tier after cancellation — it is not deleted. You keep your watch history, watchlist, and profile. You lose access to Premium-only content, ad-free viewing, and offline downloads, but all free content remains accessible. You can upgrade again at any time.
Can I cancel Peacock directly from my Roku or Fire TV?
Generally, no — the Peacock app on TV devices does not have a built-in cancellation option. Cancel through peacocktv.com, your iPhone's Subscriptions settings, Google Play Store, or Amazon if you subscribed via Prime Video Channels. The exception is if you subscribed through Roku's billing system, in which case manage the subscription through the Roku Channel Store.