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USA-Canada OT Gold Delivers Record Viewership for Milan Cortina Hockey
sports1 day ago

USA-Canada OT Gold Delivers Record Viewership for Milan Cortina Hockey

NBCUniversal’s Milan Cortina 2026 men’s Olympic hockey final averaged 18.6 million viewers on NBC/Peacock with a peak of 26.0 million during the overtime game-winner, drawing a total of 20.7 million across NBC, Peacock and USA Network. It marked the most-watched pre-9 a.m. ET sporting event in U.S. history, NBC Sports’ second-most watched hockey game ever, and the network’s top non-NFL streaming event with 3.7 million Peacock streams, plus 2.1 million viewers for encores.

NBCUniversal's Legendary February Delivers Winter Games Record-Breaking U.S. Viewership
business1 day ago

NBCUniversal's Legendary February Delivers Winter Games Record-Breaking U.S. Viewership

NBCUniversal wrapped Milan Cortina with 'Legendary February,' delivering the largest Winter Games audience in the U.S. since 2014 across NBC, Peacock and digital platforms—about 215.6 million viewers—with Peacock logging a record 16.7 billion streaming minutes; Team USA captured 12 golds and 33 total medals, NBC primetime marked 143 consecutive Olympic nights as No. 1, and advertising revenue reached Winter Games and Super Bowl records.

Watch the 2026 Olympic figure skating exhibition gala for free
sports4 days ago

Watch the 2026 Olympic figure skating exhibition gala for free

NY Post outlines the Milan-hosted 2026 Olympic figure skating exhibition gala (Feb. 21, 2 p.m. ET) and how to watch: NBC will carry in‑progress coverage, starting around 2:55 p.m. ET, while streaming options include Peacock (Premium with ads or Premium Plus ad-free; annual plans available) and a DIRECTV five‑day free trial. The 2.5‑hour gala features top skaters such as Alysa Liu, Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn, and Madison Chock/Evan Bates, performing exhibition programs in a relaxed format at Milano Ice Skating Arena; the event is part of the Games’ closing‑time festivities with the closing ceremony on Feb. 22.

NBC Sports Delivers Record NBA All-Star Audience in USA vs. The World Format
sports9 days ago

NBC Sports Delivers Record NBA All-Star Audience in USA vs. The World Format

NBC Sports’ 2026 NBA All-Star (USA vs. The World) averaged 8.8 million viewers across NBC, Peacock and Telemundo, peaking at 9.8 million and marking the event’s largest audience since 2011; Anthony Edwards was MVP for the USA Stars and Victor Wembanyama starred for the World, with the day’s Milan Cortina Olympics coverage averaging 26.6 million viewers and a record 10.3 billion streaming minutes.

NBC’s NBA All-Star return blends nostalgia with a streaming push and global format
business11 days ago

NBC’s NBA All-Star return blends nostalgia with a streaming push and global format

NBC brings the NBA All-Star back to its broadcast network with nostalgia-driven branding (1990s era visuals and interviews) while expanding Peacock exclusives and adopting a Team USA vs World format to attract younger viewers; the plan includes faster pacing, extended post-season–style timing, and enhanced production (50+ cameras, new On the Bench and Courtside Live streaming) to create a modern, globally oriented midseason event, with ratings and fan reception guiding whether the model sticks.

Peacock Hits Streaming Gold With Milan Cortina Olympics
business11 days ago

Peacock Hits Streaming Gold With Milan Cortina Olympics

Peacock and NBCUniversal are enjoying a record-setting Olympic week, with the Milan Cortina Games delivering 6.3 billion minutes viewed across Peacock and NBCU digital outlets through mid-event—outpacing combined totals from 2018 and 2022. NBCUniversal’s Olympic programming is drawing 25.7 million viewers across its platforms at the point, about 60% higher than the 2022 Games, while the Super Bowl’s roughly 125 million viewers place Peacock/ NBCU at the center of the action. Olympic rights costs remain substantial (about $7.75 billion for 2022–2032, plus a $3 billion extension for 2034–2036), and Peacock’s growth in late 2025 comes with ongoing losses linked to sports rights and streaming NFL games.

Seven fresh titles to stream this weekend across Netflix, Peacock, and more
entertainment19 days ago

Seven fresh titles to stream this weekend across Netflix, Peacock, and more

Tom’s Guide rounds up seven new TV shows and movies premiering this weekend across Netflix, Peacock and other platforms, including PVOD releases Marty Supreme and Hamnet, the return of The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix, The Burbs on Peacock, and The Muppet Show on Disney+. The lineup covers suspense, comedy, and drama as viewers choose from buzzy films and fresh seasons to enjoy over the weekend.

Patriots vs Seahawks in Super Bowl LX: TV, streaming, and kickoff details
sports21 days ago

Patriots vs Seahawks in Super Bowl LX: TV, streaming, and kickoff details

NBC and Peacock will broadcast Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, with kickoff shortly after 6:30 p.m. ET, pitting the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks. The article outlines TV channels (NBC, Telemundo, Universo), streaming options on Peacock, announced broadcast team led by Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth, the on-site coverage plan, and the full game-day schedule, plus pregame/postgame shows and odds.

Peacock Surges to 44 Million Subs as Comcast Bets on a February Sports Push
business27 days ago

Peacock Surges to 44 Million Subs as Comcast Bets on a February Sports Push

Comcast’s NBCUniversal posted a mixed Q4 2025: revenue rose to $32.3B, but Peacock’s losses widened to about $552M due to the NBA rights deal; Peacock ended 2025 with 44M subscribers (up from 41M). Domestic TV revenue slipped, Epic Universe boosted parks revenue, and Versant was spun out to sharpen NBCU’s streaming/live-sports focus. With co-CEOs Roberts and Cavanagh, NBCU is betting on a “Legendary February” (Olympics, Super Bowl, NBA All-Star) to fuel growth in 2026, while wireless gains remain solid (1.5M net adds, 9M+ total lines) amid ongoing broadband losses.

Peacock Posts $552M Loss as Subscribers Reach 44 Million
business27 days ago

Peacock Posts $552M Loss as Subscribers Reach 44 Million

NBCUniversal's Peacock posted a widened fourth‑quarter loss of $552 million while revenue rose to about $1.6 billion, and the service added paying subscribers to 44 million (up from 41 million in Q3 and 36 million a year ago); executives say Peacock is evolving into a sports‑heavy platform with a year‑round lineup, and they expect losses to improve in 2026.

Comcast Q4 2025: Mixed results as earnings beat but revenue nudges lower amid broadband pressure
business27 days ago

Comcast Q4 2025: Mixed results as earnings beat but revenue nudges lower amid broadband pressure

Comcast beat on adjusted Q4 2025 earnings (84 cents per share vs 75 cents) but revenue narrowly missed estimates at $32.31 billion. Net income fell 54.6% to $2.17 billion, though adjusted net income was $3.06 billion. The company faced ongoing broadband competition with 181,000 domestic broadband losses, offset by gains in mobile (364,000 adds, total >9.3 million) and international subs. Pay TV losses continued (245,000) with 11.27 million total. Media (NBCUniversal) revenue rose 5.5% to $7.62 billion, aided by NBA on NBC; Peacock added 3 million paying subscribers (44 million total) but recorded a quarterly loss of $552 million. Universal Studios revenue declined 7.4% while theme parks revenue surged 22% on Epic Universe. Overall connectivity and platforms revenue declined slightly, but total revenue rose about 1% to $32.31 billion.