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NBC Sports

/ 668 days ago

Comcast loses 6800+ customers per day while Peacock grows

Comcast, the media conglomerate that oversees NBCUniversal and Peacock, lost a large number of customers in the first quarter of 2023. For reference, estimates place the number of subscribers getting rid of Comcast Xfinity cable at nearly 7,000 each day. Over the first quarter of 2023, which is 90 days from the beginning of January […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 690 days ago

Peacock adds Premier League Data Zone as new feature

NBCUniversal continues to evolve its Peacock streaming service for US fans of European soccer. Beginning this week, Peacock is rolling out a brand-new feature called Premier League Data Zone, which incorporates live data analysis into broadcasts of select Premier League matches. Premier League Data Zone features live augmented graphics and overlays, so you can see […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 693 days ago

How to watch majority of Premier League games for $4.99/month

You can watch the majority of the Premier League games for far less than cable, and less than many streaming services. The key is Peacock, the streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes exclusive Premier League games and some simulcasts of matches. Many Premier League fans already have it. If they don't, there is always added […]

NBC Sports

/ 742 days ago

Comcast to end free Peacock access for Xfinity subscribers

Cable giant Comcast is set to end its free coverage of Peacock Premium later this year for its Xfinity customers. Ever since the streaming service was launched in 2020, Xfinity TV and broadband customers had access to Peacock at no extra charge, but that’s coming to an end June 26. A report from Variety claims […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 748 days ago

Spurs-Man City is second most-watched game in US history

Sunday's game between Spurs and Man City was the second most-watched Premier League game in US soccer history. A total of 1.78 million watched the game across NBC, NBC Sports digital properties, Peacock and Telemundo. On the NBC network and Peacock combined, the viewing number was 1.5 million. Telemundo added an additional 288,000 viewers. Coupled […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 761 days ago

NBC's Premier League Fan Fest a huge hit in Orlando, Florida

NBC's Premier League Fan Fest in Orlando, Florida was a tremendous success by any measurement. This was the eighth one that the broadcaster has held in the United States. And judging by the numbers, it may be the best one yet. In what is now becoming a must-see event on the US soccer calendar each […]

Arsenal

/ 762 days ago

Arsenal, Man United set Premier League TV record in USA

NBC Sports have broken the all-time Premier League viewership record in the United States. Sunday's game between Arsenal and Manchester United averaged 2.3 million viewers across NBC, Telemundo and Peacock Premium. The thrilling game between Arsenal and Manchester United ended 3-2 to the Gunners after a late goal sealed the win in an end-to-end match. […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 763 days ago

Rebecca Lowe reflects on 10 years of Premier League on NBC

NBC Sports Premier League studio host Rebecca Lowe sets a high standard for presenting soccer in the United States. NBC’s Premier League coverage began with a three-year rights deal in August 2013. Since then, it garnered rave reviews, with Lowe regularly among the critically lauded. Lowe talked to World Soccer Talk at this past weekend’s […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 790 days ago

NBC Premier League Fan Fest in Orlando adds Alan Shearer

Legendary striker Alan Shearer will be included in the next NBC Premier League Fan Fest in Orlando. The former Newcastle forward joins the regular crew of Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe, and Tim Howard. Shearer released a statement proclaiming his excitement for the festivities. “The Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fests are always a […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 802 days ago

Premier League returns on Boxing Day with NBC talent in UK

Boxing Day is one of the favorite days of the season for the fans of the English Premier League. And this year will be special for two reasons. First, it features the first Premier League games after the World Cup break. Second, the entire NBC Sports studio crew will be in England. They'll be calling […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 933 days ago

Ted Lasso still working its magic for NBC's Premier League coverage

Whether you enjoy the television series Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ or not, it's hard to ignore the impact it has had on mainstream America. With seven Emmys to its name, it's easy to forget that the show began life in 2013 as a series of TV commercials to promote NBC's coverage of the Premier […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 934 days ago

More Premier League games in 4K coming to 2022/23 season

The best way to experience the most popular soccer league in the world is to watch it in 4K. For the 2022/23 season, the good news is that more Premier League games in 4K are available. Speaking on a conference call this week with the media, NBCUniversal had some exciting developments to share. First, Premier […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 943 days ago

Peacock monopolizes Premier League opening weekend schedule

Fans of Premier League clubs looking forward to the opening weekend of the 2022/23 season may be in for a surprise. Out of the ten matches scheduled August 5-7, only two of them are on television. And neither of those games are on over-the-air television. If you haven't gotten a Peacock Premium subscription yet, now […]

Commentators

/ 991 days ago

Top 5 best Peter Drury goal calls

Peter Drury's top 5 goal calls are some of the most hallowed in the recent history of the sport. He has history calling the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup and more. Frankly, he is always in the conversation for the best soccer commentator for English-language broadcasts. For American fans of soccer, he […]

News

/ 1000 days ago

Peter Drury replaces Arlo White for NBC’s Premier League games

Arguably the world's best soccer commentator is heading to NBC Sports. The Daily Mail first reported the news that Peter Drury is replacing Arlo White as the lead commentator for NBC's coverage of the Premier League. Subsequently, sources to World Soccer Talk confirmed the report is accurate. Arlo White's career with NBC Sports' coverage of […]