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All the Live Sports Streaming on Peacock This Week (April 16 - April 22): NBA Playoffs, MLB & More

Peacock has so many live sports happening every week, all year long. We’ll help you keep track of them all!

By Nick Mangione
Peacock Sports

Seasons come and go, but live sports never stop on Peacock. Peacock’s expansive live sports programming includes Major League Baseball, the NBA, the PGA Tour, and so much more.

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Want to see it all? Here's a guide to all the live sports and events happening this week on Peacock, from April 16 to April 22, including the tipoff of the NBA Playoffs, the return of Major League Baseball, must-win Premier League matches, and more.

Check out the full schedule below!

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BASKETBALL 

Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards .

Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. 

 Photo: Getty Images

NBA 

Playoff basketball has arrived. The regular season was exciting, the Play-In Tournament has been a nail-biter, but nothing brings the intensity like the NBA Playoffs. Who’s making a deep run? Who’s going all the way to the NBA Finals? We’re all about to find out. The First Round starts this Sunday on Peacock. 

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  • Sunday, April 19 at 6 p.m. ET: NBA Playoffs, ORL/CHA vs. Detroit – First Round Game 1 
  • Sunday, April 19 at 9 p.m. ET: NBA Playoffs, Portland vs. San Antonio – First Round Game 1 
  • Monday, April 20 at 6 p.m. ET: NBA Playoffs, Toronto vs. Cleveland – First Round Game 2 
  • Monday, April 20 at 8 p.m. ET: NBA Playoffs, Atlanta vs. NY Knicks – First Round Game 2 
  • Monday, April 20 at 10:30 p.m. ET: NBA Playoffs, Minnesota vs. Denver – First Round Game 2 
  • Tuesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. ET: NBA Playoffs, Philadelphia vs. Boston – First Round Game 2 
  • Tuesday, April 21 at 8 p.m. ET: NBA Playoffs, Portland vs. San Antonio – First Round Game 2 
  • Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET: NBA Playoffs, Houston vs. Lakers – First Round Game 2 

Watch NBA basketball on Peacock!

NBA on NBC

The NBA is officially back on NBC and Peacock, with exclusive games every week across broadcast and streaming featuring some of the biggest stars in the game.

The fun continues on NBC and Peacock with the NBA Playoffs from Round 1 starting on Sunday, April 19, and continuing through the Western Conference Finals at the end of May!

Check out the full schedule for every NBA game on NBC and Peacock this season right here.

From real-time stats and predictive fun to highlight clips and immersive angles, Peacock’s suite of NBA features puts you in control of how you watch the game:

  • Courtside Live: An interactive, mobile-first viewing experience with new camera feeds and immersive perspectives that bring you to center court. Available weekly for select games throughout the 2025-2026 season.  
  • Peacock Performance View: Unlock a next-level broadcast with dynamic overlays showing playing insights, heat maps, scoring probabilities, and more.
  • Can’t Miss Highlights: Swipeable vertical highlights on the Peacock mobile app for quick recaps of clutch moments, momentum shifts, and standout plays, wherever you are.
  • Peacock ScoreCard: Turn every game into an interactive experience. Pick from a range of cards and watch as your predictions come true.
  • Catch Up With Key Plays: Instantly revisit the most pivotal game moments with a curated playlist you can access anytime below your player controls.

Sign up for Peacock now to make sure you're not missing a second of the NBA action. You can also gift the experience!

BASEBALL 

Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies runs to first base after being hit by a pitch from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Kyle Schwarber, #12, of the Philadelphia Phillies runs to first base after being hit by a pitch from the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning of a spring training baseball game at BayCare Ballpark on February 22, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida. 

 Photo: Mike Carlson/Getty Images

MLB 

Catch home and away broadcasts of live games every day, and don’t miss the biggest MLB games of the week on Sunday Night Baseball. This week, we get to see a showdown in the NL East. The Atlanta Braves go on the road to take on the Philadlephia Phillies. This division is one of the most competitive in the league early in the season, so this one’s anybody’s game. 

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  • Thursday, April 16 at 1 p.m. ET: Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers 
  • Friday, April 17 at 6 p.m. ET: Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians 
  • Saturday, April 18 at 4 p.m. ET: Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox 
  • Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. ET: Cincinnati Reds vs. Minnesota Twins  
  • Sunday, April 19 at 7 p.m. ET: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies 
  • Monday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs 
  • Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants 
  • Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. ET: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals 

Watch MLB on Peacock!

MLB Games on NBC & Peacock This Season

The MLB is back on NBC and Peacock this season with the addition of Sunday Night Baseball in primetime and plenty of Peacock-exclusive games on the slate this season. Find the full schedule right here. Peacock will also stream games of the day throughout the season during the week, so be sure to check in weekly for that specific schedule week-to-week.

The full slate features plenty of storied rivalries from across the league. Sunday Night Baseball will be home to division rivalry games including Braves-Phillies (April 19); Tigers-Royals (May 10); Rangers-Angels (May 24); Cubs-Cardinals (May 31); Mets-Phillies (June 21); Yankees-Red Sox (June 28); Padres-Dodgers (July 5); Mariners-Astros (August 16); and Padres-Giants (Sept. 13). Catch it all on Peacock right here.

MOTORSPORTS 

IMSA 

The world’s most powerful, cutting-edge sports cars are about to take a spin on the streets of Long Beach. If you ever wanted to see legit supercars take a spin downtown, this is the race you want to see. It’s the loudest beach party of the year, and you don’t want to miss it. 

  • Friday, April 17 at 8:20 p.m. ET: Qualifying – Long Beach 
  • Saturday, April 18 at 12 p.m. ET: Porsche Carrera Cup – Long Beach #1 
  • Saturday, April 18 at 4 p.m. ET: Grand Prix of Long Beach 
  • Sunday, April 19 at 2:15 p.m. ET: Porsche Carrera Cup – Long Beach #2 

Watch IMSA on Peacock!

SuperMotocross 

We’re entering the home stretch of the Supercross part of the season. There are only four races left before we crown 250SX and 450SX champions. Find out who pulls ahead when your favorite riders soar into Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field. 

  • Saturday, April 18 at 9 a.m. ET: Race Day Live – Cleveland, Ohio
  • Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m. ET: Round 14 – Cleveland, Ohio

Watch SuperMotorcross on Peacock!

SOCCER 

Declan Rice of Arsenal heads clear under pressure from AFC Bournemouth's James Hill during a Premier League match.

Declan Rice of Arsenal heads clear under pressure from AFC Bournemouth's James Hillduring the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. 

 Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images

U.S. Soccer 

The U.S. Women’s National Team keeps it going against longtime rival Japan in another international friendly. This Friday, the teams head to Colorado Springs to face off at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. That’s the home of the NWSL’s Denver Summit and MLS’s Colorado Rapids. It’s a fantastic venue for soccer, and the perfect stage for a game this big. 

  • Friday, April 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET: USA vs. Japan Friendly  

Premier League 

This week is the big one. The top two clubs on the Premier League table go head-to-head this Sunday. Arsenal maintains a comfortable lead at the top, but Man City can still catch up. City will need to win this one to have any hope of taking the league. Likewise, Arsenal needs a win this weekend to stave off the threat. This one could decide the top half of the table for the season. That’s not the only big match ahead, either. Chelsea, who spent significant time in the top four earlier this season, will try to climb against third-place Man United while fourth-place Aston Villa hopes to fend off a surprisingly strong Sunderland side. 

  • Saturday, April 18 at 9:50 a.m. ET: Leeds United vs. Wolves 
  • Saturday, April 18 at 12:30 p.m. ET: Spurs vs. Brighton 
  • Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m. ET: Chelsea vs. Man United 
  • Sunday, April 19 at 8:50 a.m. ET: Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley 
  • Sunday, April 19 at 8:50 a.m. ET: Aston Villa vs. Sunderland 
  • Sunday, April 19 at 11:30 a.m. ET: Man City vs. Arsenal 

English Premier League on Peacock

Be sure to check out Peacock all season long to catch the biggest matches in the English Premier League!
 

Gainbridge Super League 

Topflight soccer just keeps coming. Catch your favorite local clubs in Gainbridge Super League action this weekend. Lexington SC hopes to gain some ground on Sporting JAX this week as they host Tampa Bay. JAX, meanwhile, is on a long road trip to Spokane in what could be a surprisingly tough match. 

  • Saturday, April 18 at 5 p.m. ET: Lexington SC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC 
  • Sunday, April 19 at 5 p.m. ET: Dallas Trinity FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC 
  • Sunday, April 19 at 7 p.m. ET: Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Sporting JAX 
  • Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. ET: DC Power FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC 

Liga MX 

Chivas is back at home this week for a match against Puebla. With Puebla in 15th place this is a great chance for Guadalajara to regain some separation at the top of the table. 

  • Saturday, April 18 at 8:30 p.m. ET: Chivas vs. Puebla (Español) 

Watch soccer on Peacock!

RUGBY 

Women’s Six Nations 

The Women’s Six Nations rugby tournament continues into its second week. Defending champion England will face a big rival in Scotland to start the weekend’s action off. Stick around to see France visit Wales before Italy takes on Ireland. 

  • Saturday, April 18 at 8:30 a.m. ET: Scotland vs. England 
  • Saturday, April 18 at 10:35 a.m. ET: Wales vs. France 
  • Saturday, April 18 at 12:40 p.m. ET: Ireland vs. Italy 

Watch rugby on Peacock!

CYCLING 

Cyclists compete in the 2025 Paris-Nice cycling race.

Belgian rider Tim Merlier cycles to cross the finish line to win of the 1st stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race, 156,1 km between Le Perray-en-Yvelines and Le Perray-en-Yvelines, on March 9, 2025.

 Photo: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP

Catch another cycling classic in Belgium. This is the 90th edition of La Fléche Wallone, which takes cyclists through a twisting, turning route that’s constantly changing in terrain. There are some brutal climbs ahead for these riders, which will only make the final sprint tougher. 

Flèche Wallone 

  • Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 a.m. ET: Flèche Wallonne 
  • Wednesday, April 22 at 10:45 a.m. ET: Flèche Wallonne Femmes 

Watch cycling on Peacock!

DARTS 

Premier League Darts 

The thrilling atmosphere and supreme intensity of Premier League Darts heads to Rotterdam, Netherlands for the 11th night of competition. 

  • Thursday, April 16 at 1 p.m. ET: Premier League Final – Night 11 

Watch darts on Peacock!

NBC Sports on Peacock

The biggest games, biggest stars and teams you love are all on NBC and Peacock.

NBC and Peacock are home to the NFL with Sunday Night Football, the NBA on NBC and the MLB with Sunday Night Baseball. NBC and Peacock are also the place to find the Olympics and Paralympics, marquee events like the Kentucky Derby, Premier League soccer, and some of the biggest golf tournaments of the year featuring the biggest stars in the sport. 

Find it all on NBC and Peacock.

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