Turkey, family and football. Thanksgiving is the NFL's biggest holiday tradition, and in 2026 it's bigger than ever: five games in three days, including the league's first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game.
Here's the full schedule, how to watch, and the storylines to know before kickoff.
NFL Thanksgiving 2026 Schedule
| Day | Game | Kickoff (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 25 Nov (Thanksgiving Eve) | Packers at Rams | 8:00 p.m. | Netflix |
| Thu 26 Nov | Bears at Lions | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Thu 26 Nov | Eagles at Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | FOX |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chiefs at Bills | 8:20 p.m. | NBC / Peacock |
| Fri 27 Nov (Black Friday) | Broncos at Steelers | 3:00 p.m. | Prime Video |
The Storylines to Watch
Thanksgiving Eve: Packers at Rams
New for 2026, the holiday now starts on Wednesday night. The Rams host Green Bay with reigning MVP Matthew Stafford under center, after a 2025 season in which he led the league in passing yards and touchdowns.
The opener: Bears at Lions
Detroit has hosted on Thanksgiving since 1934, and this year an NFC North rival comes to town. Chicago arrives off a breakthrough 2025, when it won its first division title since 2018. The Lions, meanwhile, have struggled on the holiday lately, winning just once in their last nine Thanksgiving games.
The main course: Eagles at Cowboys
Dallas has hosted on Thanksgiving since 1966 and has won four straight on the holiday. The visitors are a familiar foe: Philadelphia last beat the Cowboys on Thanksgiving back in 2014.
Dessert: Chiefs at Bills
One of the NFL's best rivalries of the decade closes Thanksgiving night, with Buffalo playing in its new stadium this season.
Black Friday: Broncos at Steelers
The NFL's fourth annual Black Friday game sends Denver to Pittsburgh on Friday afternoon.
How Thanksgiving Football Grew
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1934 | Lions start hosting on Thanksgiving |
| 1966 | Cowboys join as hosts |
| 2006 | Third Thanksgiving game added |
| 2023 | Black Friday game added |
| 2026 | Thanksgiving Eve game added |
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- Black Friday: see our Black Friday weekend guide for the full lineup.
And if the family wants a game at the table between kickoffs, here are some classic Thanksgiving card games.
FAQ
What NFL games are on Thanksgiving 2026?
Bears at Lions (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Eagles at Cowboys (4:30 p.m. ET, FOX) and Chiefs at Bills (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock) on Thursday, 26 November.
Is there an NFL game on Thanksgiving Eve?
Yes. For the first time, Packers at Rams kicks off on Wednesday, 25 November at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix.
What is the Black Friday NFL game in 2026?
Broncos at Steelers on Friday, 27 November at 3 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
Why do the Lions and Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving?
It's tradition: Detroit has hosted since 1934 and Dallas since 1966.
Happy Thanksgiving
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