What's New and Streaming on Peacock This Weekend? (April 3 to April 5, 2026)
A horror film's streaming debut, a reality TV show premiere, and lots of live sporting events hit the streamer this weekend!
From a thrilling film making its streaming debut to the season finale of a captivating true crime show, viewers searching through the Peacock lineup will have plenty of new material to watch this weekend.
The video game-based horror film Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is perfect for curling up on the couch with if you're looking for a good scare.
If you're all about real-life drama, get ready for the newest installment of Bravo's Real Housewives franchise, as The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is about to show the rest of the country what America's smallest state is made of.
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And the season finale of the Oxygen true crime show Buried in the Backyard is also arriving on the streamer.
If that's not enough to keep you entertained, there are about 20 different sporting events to stream live this weekend, ranging from NBA and MLB games to golf programming.
Here's what's coming to Peacock this Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5, 2026.
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What's new on Peacock this weekend? (April 3 to April 5, 2026)
April 3: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 - Premiere
One year after the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, a shocking new chapter of terror begins when former security guard Mike’s (Josh Hutcherson) sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), sneaks out in search of her animatronic friends: Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy. As terrifying events begin to unfold, dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy’s are revealed, unleashing a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 also stars Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa Shelly.
April 3: The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Season 1 - Premiere
Another Real Housewives spinoff has arrived to help you fill up your free time — The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. The Season 1 premiere is available now on Peacock and will follow an all-new cast who are allowing Bravo cameras to document their every dramatic move.
April 3: The Real Housewives of Rhode Island: After Show Podcast Season 1 - Premiere
The new Housewives installment comes with a can't-miss After Show that gives you the perspectives of the show's cast members themselves. And if you thought the drama takes a pause on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island After Show Podcast — there's no chance!
April 5: Buried in the Backyard Season 6 Finale
The true crime documentary series focuses on "the horrors lurking beneath well-trimmed hedges and manicured fences as victims are found in the most unlikely of places: the backyard," according to the show's synopsis. Buried in the Backyard is equal parts horrifying and addicting, so don't miss the Season 6 finale when it hits Peacock this Sunday.
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All the sporting events streaming on Peacock this weekend
Peacock will play host to a jam-packed weekend of sports action, ranging from must-watch MLB showdowns to the final rounds of the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open. Judging by this schedule, you may not leave your living room couch all weekend:
Friday, April 3
8 p.m. ET: NBA - Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks
10 p.m. ET: MLB - New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants
10 p.m. ET: NBA - New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings
Saturday, April 4
12 p.m. ET: Augusta National Women's Amateur Golf - Final Round
1 p.m. ET: SuperMotocross World Championships - St. Louis, MO (Qualifying)
2 p.m. ET: USL Women’s Soccer - Sporting JAX vs. Brooklyn FC
3:30 p.m. ET: PGA Tour Golf 2026 Valero Texas Open - Round 3
5:30 p.m. ET: USL Women’s Soccer - Dallas Trinity FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
6 p.m. ET: Kentucky Derby 2026 - Santa Anita Derby/Blue Grass Stakes
7 p.m. ET: SuperMotocross World Championships - St. Louis, MO (Main Event)
9:30 p.m. ET: MLB - Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels
10 p.m. ET: NHL - Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks
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Sunday, April 5
2:30 p.m. ET: PGA Tour Golf 2026 Valero Texas Open - Final Round
3:30 p.m. ET: NBA - Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics
5 p.m. ET: USL Women’s Soccer - Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC
6:30 p.m. ET: NBA - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks (Game begins at 7:30 p.m.)
7 p.m. ET: MLB - St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers
9 p.m. ET: NBA - Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings
9:30 p.m. ET: Liga MX – Chivas vs. Pumas (Spanish)
10 p.m. ET: NBA - Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors
