NFL Announces 2026 Thanksgiving Week Schedule with Streaming Expansion

The National Football League has confirmed the 2026 Thanksgiving Week schedule, outlining a five-game slate that spans three days from Wednesday, 25 November, to Friday, 27 November. According to Fox Sports, the announcement details the traditional holiday tripleheader alongside new streaming fixtures, reflecting the league’s ongoing integration of digital platforms into its core broadcast strategy.

The week commences on Thanksgiving Eve with the Green Bay Packers visiting the Los Angeles Rams. This matchup will be streamed exclusively on Netflix, marking a significant shift in platform availability for the holiday period. The game serves as the opening fixture for the extended Thanksgiving showcase, which runs through the Black Friday conclusion.

The central focus remains the Thanksgiving Day tripleheader on 26 November. The Chicago Bears will face the Detroit Lions, with coverage provided by CBS and streaming via Paramount+. This is followed by the Philadelphia Eagles at the Dallas Cowboys, airing on FOX and available via FOX One. The day concludes with the Kansas City Chiefs visiting the Buffalo Bills, broadcast by NBC and streamed on Peacock.

Kickoff times for the Thanksgiving Day games are set for 1 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. ET, and 8:20 p.m. ET respectively. The FOX broadcast of the Eagles-Cowboys game is accessible through FOX One, with additional coverage available on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App for users with eligible TV provider logins.

The schedule concludes on Black Friday, 27 November, with the Denver Broncos playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at 3 p.m. ET. This final game of the week will be streamed on Prime Video. The NFL notes that the schedule is subject to change, and stakeholders are advised to verify final kickoff times and streaming availability closer to the event dates.