In the United States, all Premier League broadcast and streaming rights are held exclusively by NBCUniversal through the 2027–28 season.

Coverage for Matchweek 20 is split across:

  • NBC

  • USA Network

  • Peacock

Key rule:

Any Premier League match not shown live on NBC or USA Network streams live on Peacock.

That rule governs Matchweek 20.

Read more:

- Premier League Broadcast Rights in 2026: Full Breakdown of Global TV and Streaming Deals

- Watch Premier League Without Cable USA (Peacock Guide 2026)

- How to Watch Premier League Live Without Cable in 2026: Country-by-Country Streaming Guide

- How to Watch Premier League Live in the UK Without a TV Package in 2026

Premier League Matchweek 20 schedule

Which Premier League Games Are on Peacock? Matchweek 20 (January 3–4, 2026) — Complete U.S. TV & Streaming Guide
Which EPL games are on Peacock - Matchweek 20 Premier League USA

January 3–4, 2026 (U.S. Eastern Time)

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Match Kickoff (ET) Where to Watch (U.S.)
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest 7:30 a.m. USA Network
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley 10:00 a.m. USA Network
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United 10:00 a.m. Peacock
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal 12:30 p.m. Peacock

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Match Kickoff (ET) Where to Watch (U.S.)
Leeds United vs Manchester United 7:30 a.m. USA Network
Everton vs Brentford 10:00 a.m. Peacock
Fulham vs Liverpool 10:00 a.m. USA Network
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace 10:00 a.m. Peacock
Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland 10:00 a.m. Peacock

Which Matchweek 20 games are on Peacock?

Streaming live on Peacock

Peacock carries five Matchweek 20 fixtures, including:

  • Wolves vs West Ham

  • Bournemouth vs Arsenal

  • Everton vs Brentford

  • Newcastle vs Crystal Palace

  • Tottenham vs Sunderland

These matches are Peacock exclusives in the U.S., meaning they are not shown live on cable TV.


Airing on cable (USA Network)

USA Network broadcasts the following Matchweek 20 matches:

  • Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

  • Brighton vs Burnley

  • Leeds United vs Manchester United

  • Fulham vs Liverpool

These matches do not stream live on Peacock, though replays are typically available later.

What this distribution tells us

Matchweek 20 perfectly illustrates the modern U.S. Premier League model:

  • Cable TV focuses on:

    • Big clubs

    • Traditional rivalries

    • One featured match per window

  • Peacock handles:

    • Simultaneous kickoffs

    • Mid-table and lower-table matchups

    • Overflow scheduling

    • Complete matchweek access

In this round, Peacock carries half of the schedule—a common ratio during busy winter matchweeks.

Time-zone reminder for U.S. readers

All kickoff times above are listed in Eastern Time (ET).

  • Central Time (CT): subtract 1 hour

  • Mountain Time (MT): subtract 2 hours

  • Pacific Time (PT): subtract 3 hours

Example:
10:00 a.m. ET → 9:00 a.m. CT → 8:00 a.m. MT → 7:00 a.m. PT

Do you need Peacock for Matchweek 20?

Yes—if you want full access.

  • Peacock-only viewers can watch every Matchweek 20 match, live or on replay.

  • Cable-only viewers will miss five matches.

  • The best experience remains Peacock + cable, but Peacock alone is sufficient.

FAQs

How many Matchweek 20 games stream on Peacock?

Five out of ten matches stream live on Peacock.

Are Peacock matches exclusive?

Yes. Peacock-only matches are not shown live on NBC or USA Network.

Can I watch USA Network matches on Peacock?

Generally no. Those matches air live on cable, with replays available later.

Is Peacock enough to watch the entire Premier League weekend?

Yes. Peacock provides access to the full Matchweek 20 slate.

Final takeaway

Premier League Matchweek 20 (January 3–4, 2026) confirms what U.S. viewers already know:

  • Cable TV shows the highlights

  • Peacock delivers the depth

  • Peacock is the only way to guarantee you don’t miss a match

If you’re planning your Premier League weekend in America, Matchweek 20 lives on Peacock.