How to cancel Peacock
Canceling Peacock is simple if you follow the right steps, but doing it wrong (like just deleting the app) can keep you paying.
The context
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, has been trending as users reassess their subscriptions amid rising costs. The platform offers free and paid tiers, but cancellation quirks, especially for third-party billing, trip people up. With price changes and bundling confusion, many turn to “how to cancel Peacock” searches in early 2026.
The key: cancel on the platform where you subscribed. Buying through Apple, Google, or a TV provider means you must cancel there, not on Peacock.com. Deleting the app does nothing.
Peacock charges monthly or annually, and refunds are rare, only for billing errors. Cancellation takes effect at the next billing date, so you keep access until then.
Below, we answer the most common follow-up questions with clear, verified steps.