Peacock subscribers are about to see and hear their favourite sports in a whole new way.
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are expanding across Peacock’s live sports coverage in 2026, with Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby AC‑4 also on the horizon.
Peacock has confirmed it will become the first streaming platform to integrate Dolby’s full suite of premium picture and sound innovations.
That means Sunday Night Football, NBA, and MLB games will roll out in Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos surround sound throughout 2026, giving fans brighter visuals and more immersive audio than ever before.
What Dolby Vision 2 brings to the table
Dolby Vision 2 was unveiled last IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) 2025. It introduced a redesigned image engine and AI‑powered features that promise sharper, more adaptive HDR performance.
It tackled common complaints such as overly dark scenes and distracting motion effects, aiming to deliver a more cinematic, authentic picture across modern TVs. That means clearer detail in fast‑paced action and more lifelike colour reproduction.
Dolby AC‑4: clearer sound, less bandwidth
Peacock will also support Dolby AC‑4, Dolby’s most advanced audio codec. AC‑4 delivers equivalent experiences at half the bitrate of older formats, while adding personalisation features like dialogue enhancement.
This should translate to crystal‑clear commentary and crowd noise without sacrificing streaming reliability.
Why it matters for fans
The realm of sports streaming often struggles with picture quality and audio sync. Peacock is addressing those pain points head-on by adopting Dolby Vision 2 and AC‑4.
This combination of brighter HDR, immersive Atmos sound, and efficient audio compression is currently making Peacock a standout choice for fans who want the best seat in the house without leaving home.
While rivals like Netflix and Disney+ already support Dolby Vision and Atmos for films, Peacock’s focus on live sports could set a new benchmark for how fans could expect to watch games online.
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