The NFL will air three Christmas Day games across Netflix and Prime Video, featuring matchups with limited playoff implications and a star-studded halftime show.
WASHINGTON — The NFL’s Christmas Day tradition returns Thursday with a full slate of games spread across streaming platforms, giving fans three matchups to watch while opening presents and settling in for the holiday.
Here’s what to know about watching the NFL on Christmas Day.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders
The holiday action begins in the early afternoon when the Dallas Cowboys travel to Maryland to face the Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET. The NFC East showdown will stream exclusively on Netflix from Northwest Stadium in Landover.
Dallas enters the game with slim playoff potential, while the Commanders are already eliminated after falling short of expectations following last season’s NFC Championship Game appearance.
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
The middle game of the day kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET, also on Netflix, as the Detroit Lions visit the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. A year ago, this matchup carried major playoff stakes. This time around, Minnesota is officially out of contention, while Detroit is playing with low playoff chances.
For this game, Netflix will feature a halftime show headlined by Snoop Dogg, with additional performances from Lainey Wilson and the singers of HUNTR/X from the hit film “Kpop Demon Hunters.”
Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Christmas slate wraps up in primetime at 8:20 p.m. ET on Prime Video, with the Denver Broncos visiting the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Denver is closing in on its first AFC West title since 2015, while Kansas City’s season has unraveled following Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending ACL injury, marking a rare holiday game without playoffs in view for the Chiefs.