Which Premier League Games Are on Peacock? Matchweek 20 (January 3–4, 2026) — Complete U.S. TV & Streaming Guide
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:
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NBC
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USA Network
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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
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| 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:
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Wolves vs West Ham
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Bournemouth vs Arsenal
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Everton vs Brentford
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Newcastle vs Crystal Palace
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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:
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
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Brighton vs Burnley
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Leeds United vs Manchester United
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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:
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Cable TV focuses on:
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Big clubs
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Traditional rivalries
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One featured match per window
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Peacock handles:
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Simultaneous kickoffs
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Mid-table and lower-table matchups
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Overflow scheduling
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Complete matchweek access
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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).
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Central Time (CT): subtract 1 hour
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Mountain Time (MT): subtract 2 hours
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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.
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Peacock-only viewers can watch every Matchweek 20 match, live or on replay.
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Cable-only viewers will miss five matches.
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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:
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Cable TV shows the highlights
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Peacock delivers the depth
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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.
