ESPN+ (ESPN Select) vs Peacock
Which streaming service is better for sports? Compare pricing, channels, and coverage side-by-side.
Quick Verdict
ESPN+ (ESPN Select)
$13.99/mo
VS
Peacock
$12.99/mo
- ✓ Lower price
- ✓ More sports coverage
Bottom Line: Peacock edges out with lower price, more sports coverage.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ESPN+ (ESPN Select) | Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $13.99/mo | $12.99/mo |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| Simultaneous Streams | N/A | N/A |
| DVR Storage | N/A | N/A |
| 4K Streaming | ✗ | ✗ |
Sports Coverage Comparison
ESPN+ (ESPN Select) Sports
- NHL Full
- MLB Partial
- La Liga Full
- PFL Full
- UFL Partial
- CFL Full
- EuroLeague Partial
- PGA Tour Partial
- Grand Slams Partial
- College Football Partial
- College Basketball Partial
- Indian Premier League Partial
- ICC Cricket World Cup Partial
- T20 World Cup Partial
- FIVB World Championships Partial
- AVP Beach Volleyball Full
- All-Ireland Hurling Championship Full
- All-Ireland Football Championship Full
- National Hurling League Full
- National Football League Full
- AFL Full
- Super Netball Partial
- NRL Partial
- Super League Partial
- Six Nations Partial
- Top 14 Partial
- US Polo Assn Full
- Argentine Open Full
- FIFA World Cup Partial
- UEFA European Championship Partial
- US Polo Assn Partial
- Argentine Open Full
- AVP Beach Volleyball Full
Peacock Sports
- NFL Partial
- NBA Partial
- MLB Partial
- WNBA Partial
- College Football Partial
- College Basketball Partial
- Premier League Partial
- Bundesliga Partial
- NASCAR Partial
- PGA Tour Partial
- DP World Tour Partial
- Ryder Cup Full
- Rugby World Cup Full
- Rugby Championship Partial
- Super Rugby Partial
- Tour de France Full
- Giro d'Italia Full
- Vuelta a Espana Full
- NWSL Partial
- FIVB World Championships Partial
- FIS Alpine Skiing Full
- FIS Snowboarding Full
- World Curling Full
- IBU Biathlon Partial
- Diamond League Full
- World Athletics Champ. Full
- Olympics (Track) Full
- Kentucky Derby Full
- US Horse Racing Partial
- MotoGP Partial
- Six Nations Full
- FIS Alpine Skiing Full
- FIS Snowboarding Full
- IBU Biathlon Partial
- Diamond League Full
- World Athletics Champ. Full
- Olympics (Track) Full
- FIVB World Championships Partial
- US Horse Racing Partial
- Kentucky Derby Full
ESPN+ (ESPN Select) Overview
ESPN+ (sold as ESPN Select since August 2025) provides access to thousands of live events not available on traditional ESPN channels; ESPN Unlimited adds the full ESPN linear networks.
Pros
- Affordable monthly price
- NHL and MLB out-of-market games
- Exclusive content
- No commitment
Cons
- Limited live event coverage
- No ESPN linear channels
- Supplementary service only
Peacock Overview
Peacock offers significant sports value with Premier League, NFL, NBA, MLB and WWE coverage. It's an excellent complement to other services.
Pros
- Premier League coverage
- NFL Sunday Night Football
- NBA and MLB Sunday Night Baseball
- WWE content
Cons
- No local channels
- Limited DVR features
- Some content is premium-only
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESPN+ (ESPN Select) or Peacock better for sports?
Peacock edges out with lower price, more sports coverage.
Which is cheaper, ESPN+ (ESPN Select) or Peacock?
ESPN+ (ESPN Select) costs $13.99/month while Peacock costs $12.99/month.
Can I try ESPN+ (ESPN Select) and Peacock for free?
Neither service offers a free trial.
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