LIVE Sports Streaming This Week on Peacock Dec Jan 1 – Jan 7

Seasons come and go, but LIVE sports never stop on Peacock. Peacock’s expansive live sports programming includes Sunday Night Football, Premier League, Big Ten Basketball, the NBA, motorsports and more. Want to see it all? We put together this guide to all the live sports and events happening this week from Jan 1 through Jan 7. Check out the schedule: 

Darts 

World Darts Championship 

The most coveted trophy in professional darts may soon have a new owner. It’s been an exciting few weeks at Alexandria Palace in London as pro darts players competed for the right to call themselves the best in the world. Now that the new year is here, there are only a few days left, and every match will get more intense. 

Thursday Jan 1 at 7:30a ET: Day 18 Afternoon Session 

Thursday Jan 1 at 2p ET: Day 18 Evening Session 

Friday Jan 2 at 2p ET: Day 19 Evening Session 

Saturday Jan 3 at 2:30p ET: Day 20 Evening Session 

Soccer 

Premier League 

A new year means there are only a few days left of Festive Fixtures, but this weekend might be the wildest yet. After winning all of their last five matches, Man City is threatening to take the top spot away from Arsenal once again. Liverpool has also made a stunning climb from the middle of the table back into the top four with two draws and three wins in their last five. This is why we love the festive period. The story of the entire season can change over just a few days.  

Thursday Jan 1 at 12:30p ET: Crystal Palace v Fulham 

Thursday Jan 1 at 3p ET: Brentford v Spurs 

Saturday Jan 2 at 10a ET: West Ham v Wolves 

Saturday Jan 3 at 12p ET: Bournmouth v Arsenal 

Sunday Jan 4 at 10a ET: Everton v Brentford 

Sunday Jan 4 at 10a ET: Newcastle v Crystal Palace 

Sunday Jan 4 at 10a ET: Spurs v Sunderland 

Sunday Jan 4 at 12:30a ET: Man City v Chelsea 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 2:30p ET: Brentford v Sunderland 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 2:30p ET: Crystal Palace v Aston Villa 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 2:30p ET: Everton v Wolves 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 2:30p ET: Fulham v Chelsea 

Watch Premier League on Peacock.

Speed Skating 

U.S. Olympic Trials 

2026 is here and that means the Winter Olympics are almost upon us. It’s time to find out who will represent the United States in speed skating. You think you’ve seen humans move fast, but wait until you see how fast they can go when a shot at Olympic gold is on the line. Watch world record holder Jordan Stolz, 500m Olympic champion Erin Jackson, and more of the fastest skaters in the country race for a spot in the Winter Games. 

Friday Jan 2 at 6p ET: Women’s 3000m, Men’s 5000m 

Saturday Jan 3 at 4p ET: Women’s and Men’s 1000m 

Sunday Jan 4 at 2p ET: Women’s and Men’s 500m Part 1, Women’s and Men’s 1500m 

Monday Jan 5 at 4p ET: Mass Start, Women’s and Men’s 500m Part 2 

Watch the Winter Olympics on Peacock.

Basketball 

Big Ten Men’s Basketball 

One of the greatest months in college basketball is here. January is where the season kicks into high gear. There have been a few conference matchups already, but the intensity really ramps up here. Every game feels bigger than the last. Every opponent, whether they are ranked or not, feels tougher. After the new year, these games can mean the difference between playing in late March and staying home. The men of the Big Ten are kicking off the new year on Peacock with a huge slate of games featuring some of the biggest teams in the conference. It all starts with No. 24 USC taking on No. 2 Michigan and the thrills don’t let up from there. Watch No. 9 Michigan State, No. 13 Nebraska, No. 25 Iowa, and more of your favorite schools as they ring in the new year with nonstop buckets. 

Friday Jan 2 at 7p ET: USC (24) vs. Michigan (2) 

Friday Jan 2 at 7:30p ET: Oregon vs. Maryland 

Friday Jan 2 at 8p ET: Ohio State vs. Rutgers 

Friday Jan 2 at 9p ET: Michigan State (9) vs. Nebraska 

Saturday Jan 3 at 6p ET: UCLA vs. Iowa (25) 

Monday Jan 5 at 7p ET: Oregon vs. Rutgers 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 9p ET: UCLA vs. Wisconsin 

Big XII Men’s Basketball 

Things are popping off in the Big XII conference to start 2026. These teams have their own gauntlet of conference matchups ahead of them, and the coming week’s games feature some of the toughest teams in college basketball. No. 1 Arizona is undefeated, and it’s hard to imagine a team that can beat them. Will they be the first team since 1976 to have a perfect season? That’ll be tough in a conference with teams like No. 17 Kansas, No. 10 BYU, and No. 3 Iowa State, who all have games this week. If these teams stay winning this week, any one of them could give the Wildcats a run for their money down the road. 

Saturday Jan 3 at 2p ET: Kansas (17) vs. UCF 

Saturday Jan 3 at 4p ET: Arizona (1) vs. Utah 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 8p ET: Iowa State (3) vs. Baylor 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 9p ET: Arizona State vs. BYU (10) 

Big Ten Women's Basketball 

We’ve only got one Big Ten Women’s Basketball game to start January with, but it’s a big one. The Battle of Los Angeles is one of the most anticipated matchups every year, but especially when both teams are this good. No. 4 UCLAis undefeated in the conference and has only lost one game overall. They’ll be tested against No. 17 USC, who’ve lost three games this season, but keep finding ways to come back. This game was made for Saturday night. 

Saturday Jan 3 at 8p ET: USC (17) vs. UCLA (4) 

Big East Men’s Basketball 

The Big East is always competitive, but so far, nobody in the conference has been able to take down No. 4 UConn. The Huskies have only taken one loss all season in a non-conference matchup, and Marquette will have their hands full trying to deal with them on Sunday. Meanwhile Creighton, though unranked, is also undefeated in conference play and will try to stay that way against Seton Hall. The action continues into the next week with a St. John’s vs. Butler on Tuesday and a Wednesday night doubleheader where UConn and Creighton get back in action against Providence and Villanova. These are some strong teams, and they'll be doing everything they can to compete for a spot in March’s tournament now that the new year is here. 

Sunday Jan 4 at 12p ET: Creighton vs. Seton Hall 

Sunday Jan 4 at 2p ET: Marquette vs. UConn (4) 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 7p ET: St. John’s vs. Butler 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 7p ET: UConn (4) vs. Providence 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 7:30p ET: Creighton vs. Villanova 

Big East Women’s Basketball 

The women of the Big East also have a thriller planned this Sunday. Villanova is undefeated in the conference and is on an eight-game winning streak at time of writing. They’ll be going on the road against a Marquette squad that remains dangerous despite taking one Big East loss. Marquette will have the home crowd behind them for this one, and they’re eager to start the new year with a winning streak. 

Sunday Jan 4 at 4p ET: Villanova vs. Marquette 

Watch College Basketball on Peacock.

NBA 

The NBA also turns up the heat in the new year. Especially on Peacock NBA Monday, which is starting 2026 with a triple header. That’s right, you can catch three games back-to-back-to-back, and they’re all certified stunners. It all starts with two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference going head-to-head as the Knicks take on the Pistons. Keep it going with the near-unstoppable Nuggets taking on the unpredictable 76ers, and close out the night in California with Warriors vs. Clippers. We’re keeping the party going on Coast 2 Coast Tuesday with Heat vs. Timberwolves and Mavericks vs. Kings. Hey, it’s a new year. Why not celebrate with a staggering amount of basketball? 

Monday Jan 5 at 7p ET: New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons 

Monday Jan 5 at 8:30p ET: Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers 

Monday Jan 5 at 10p ET: Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 8p ET: Miami Heat vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 11p ET: Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings 

Watch NBA on Peacock.

Hockey 

Notre Dame Hockey 

Just under a month since their last game, the Fighting Irish hockey team is back and ready to take on 2026. It all starts with a battle against the Western Michigan Broncos. The Irish are 4–11–1 on the season, so a win to start the new year would be huge. This will be a tough game, though. Western Michigan is 11–6–0, but with Notre Dame playing in a very competitive Big Ten hockey conference, they could have an edge here. Could this be the turning point of the season? Only one way to find out. 

Friday Jan 2 at 7p ET: Western Michigan vs. Notre Dame 

Winter Sports 

FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 

This year’s skiing season feels even more important with the Winter Olympics coming up. With so many athletes doing everything they can to qualify, every event is packed with jaw-dropping moments. This weekend, it’s all about ski jumping. From Innsbruck to Villach and Bischofshofen, we get to watch every gravity-defying jump from all over Austria. 

Saturday Jan 3 at 7:30a ET: Innsbruck – Men's Large Hill HS128 Qualifying 

Sunday Jan 4 at 6:30a ET: Innsbruck – Men's Large Hill HS 128 Final 

Monday Jan 5 at 8:20a ET: Villach – Women’s HS98 Day 1 

Monday Jan 5 at 9:30a ET: Bischofshofen – Men's Large Hill HS142 Qualifying 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 8:20a ET: Villach – Women's HS98 Day 2 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 9:30a ET: Bischofshofen – Men’s Large Hill HS142 Final 

Motorsports 

IMSA 

A new season of cutting-edge, high-powered supercar racing is upon us. Get a preview of the drivers who will be lighting up tracks all over the country this season in the IMSA Preview Show. From 24-hour tests of endurance to lightning-fast sprints, this is going to be an adrenaline-packed season. 

Saturday Jan 3 at 3p ET: IMSA Preview Show 

Watch IMSA on Peacock.

Dakar Rally 

Endurance racing doesn’t get much tougher or wilder than the Dakar Rally. Bikes, trucks, cars, busses, and more offroad vehicles embark a 13-stage race through the desert. Watch drivers push their equipment and themselves to the limit through rough terrain and intense heat. 

Saturday Jan 3 at 8p ET: Prologue 

Sunday Jan 4 at 8p ET: Stage 1 

Monday Jan 5 at 8p ET: Stage 2 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 8p ET: Stage 3 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 8p ET: Stage 4 

Football 

NFL 

Can you believe the NFL regular season is already coming to a close? Don’t worry though, the most exciting games are still ahead of us. That includes the final game of the regular season on Sunday Night Football. With one AFC playoff spot yet to be decided, the Baltimore Ravens will head to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in a game where everything is on the line. The winner of this one will win the AFC North and claim the last available playoff spot. The Ravens just hung 41 points on the Packers last Saturday night to keep themselves in position to take the AFC North while the Steelers’ loss to the Browns kept the division in play. All that set us up for one of the most exciting and consequential games of the regular season. 

Sunday Jan 4 at 7p ET: Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 

Sunday Jan 4 at 11:30p ET: Peacock Sunday Night Football Final  

Watch NFL on Peacock.

Figure Skating 

U.S. Figure Skating Championships

It’s time to find out who the best figure skaters in the country are. Elite skaters from all over the United States will face off in St. Louis, MO, at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. There’s more than championships on the line this year, though. These athletes also have the chance to secure a spot on the U.S. National Figure Skating Team at the Winter Olympics. Watch Amber Glenn, Isabeau Levito, Ilia Malinin, Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and more. Stunning won’t begin to cover it. 

Monday Jan 5 at 12:20p ET: Jr. Rhythm Dance 

Monday Jan 5 at 3:20p ET: Jr. Pairs Short Program 

Monday Jan 5 at 5:25p ET: Jr. Women’s Short Program 

Monday Jan 5 at 8:10p ET: Jr. Men’s Short Program 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 10:25a ET: Jr. Free Dance 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 12p ET: Rinkside – Women’s Practice 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 2:15p ET: Rinkside – Men’s Practice 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 4:45p ET: Practice Cam – Ice Dance 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 4:50p EAT: Jr. Women’s Free Skate 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 7:50p ET: Jr. Men’s Free Skate 

Tuesday Jan 6 at 8:15p ET: Practice Cam – Pairs 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 9a ET: Rinkside – Ice Dance Practice 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 11a ET: Men’s Practice 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 5:30p ET: Pairs Short Program 

Wednesday Jan 7 at 8p ET: Pairs Short Program and Women’s Short Program 

That’s everything happening this week. Check out the Sports category on Peacock for the full upcoming schedule, plus LIVE talk shows, highlights, sports documentaries and much more. 

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