Christmas Day is a time for family, friends and, of course, football. This Christmas Day, Netflix will broadcast an NFL doubleheader: the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Washington Commanders, followed by the Detroit Lions vs. the Minnesota Vikings. Then, on a special Christmas edition of Thursday Night Football, the Denver Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs on Amazon’s Prime Video. Keep reading to find out what you need to know about Thursday’s football slate, and the rest of the Week 17 schedule.
How to watch the NFL Christmas Day games:
Date: Thursday, Dec. 25
Start times: 1 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. ET and 8:15 p.m. ET
TV channels: N/A
Streaming:Netflix, Prime Video
2025 Christmas Day NFL game slate:
Thursday, Dec. 25
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Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. (Netflix)
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Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: 4:30 p.m. (Netflix)
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Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
Where to stream football this Christmas:
NFL Week 17 schedule:
All times Eastern.
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
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Cowboys vs. Commanders: 1 p.m. (Netflix)
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Lions vs. Vikings: 4:30 p.m. (Netflix)
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Broncos vs. Chiefs: 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025
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Texans vs. Chargers: 4:30 p.m. (NFL Network, NFL+)
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Ravens vs. Packers: 8:00 p.m. (Peacock)
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025
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Steelers vs. Browns: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
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Patriots vs. Jets: 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
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Seahawks vs. Panthers: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
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Cardinals vs. Bengals: 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
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Jaguars vs. Colts: 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
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Buccaneers vs. Dolphins: 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
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Saints vs. Titans: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
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Eagles vs. Bills: 4:25 p.m. (Fox)
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Giants vs. Raiders: 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
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Bears vs. 49ers: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Monday, Dec. 29, 2025
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Rams vs. Falcons: 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)
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