NFL Thanksgiving Games 2026: Schedule, Times & TV
Five games in three days: Packers at Rams on Thanksgiving Eve, Bears at Lions, Eagles at Cowboys and Chiefs at Bills on Thanksgiving Day, and Broncos at Steelers on Black Friday.
The NFL has five games over Thanksgiving week 2026: one on Wednesday night, the usual three on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26), and one on Black Friday. Here is the full schedule with kickoff times, TV channels and stadiums.
- Event
- NFL Thanksgiving Day Games 2026
- Dates
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · Bears at Lions 1 p.m. ET · Eagles at Cowboys 4:30 p.m. ET · Chiefs at Bills 8:20 p.m. ET
- Venue
- Ford Field, AT&T Stadium and Highmark Stadium
- Location
- Detroit, Arlington and Orchard Park, USA
- Organizer
- NFL
Checked against the official source (nfl.com) on November 2, 2026. Schedules can change, so confirm before you travel.
NFL Thanksgiving 2026 schedule
| Day | Game | Kickoff (ET) | TV / stream | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 25 | Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams | 8:00 p.m. | Netflix | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif. |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions | 1:00 p.m. | CBS | Ford Field, Detroit |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | FOX | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills | 8:20 p.m. | NBC and Peacock | Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, N.Y. |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers | 3:00 p.m. | Prime Video | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh |
Times are Eastern. Check the NFL schedule a few days before kickoff, as start times and channels can still change.
The first Thanksgiving Eve game
For the first time, the NFL is playing a game on the night before Thanksgiving. The Packers visit the Rams on Wednesday, November 25, streamed on Netflix. That makes 2026 the first season with a full Wednesday-to-Friday run of holiday football.
Why the Lions and Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game almost every year since 1934, and the Dallas Cowboys have hosted one nearly every year since 1966. Both are part of the holiday tradition, so the 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. games are always in Detroit and Dallas. The night game moves around the league; this year it is a playoff-style matchup in Buffalo.
How to plan a Thanksgiving football day
- Set dinner around the games. With kickoffs at 1:00, 4:30 and 8:20 p.m. ET, many families eat between the second and third games.
- Make one screen the "game screen". If the kitchen and living room are full, a projector or outdoor TV on the patio gives the football fans their own space.
- Plan for kids. A foam or junior football and 20 minutes outside at halftime is a family tradition in many homes.
- Going to the game? Late-November nights are cold in Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Dress in layers, bring a stadium blanket and check the clear bag rules before you leave.
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Frequently asked questions
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 and Peacock) on Thursday, November 26.
Is there an NFL game the night before Thanksgiving?
Yes. In 2026 the Packers play the Rams on Wednesday, November 25 at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix, the first Thanksgiving Eve game in NFL history.
Is there a Black Friday NFL game in 2026?
Yes. The Broncos play the Steelers on Friday, November 27 at 3 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
What channel are the Thanksgiving games on?
CBS has the early game, FOX the late afternoon game and NBC (with Peacock) the night game. The Wednesday game is on Netflix and the Friday game on Prime Video.
Why do the Lions always play on Thanksgiving?
Detroit has hosted a Thanksgiving game almost every year since 1934. It is one of the NFL’s oldest traditions.
What should I bring to a Thanksgiving NFL game?
Warm layers, a hat and gloves, a stadium blanket, your mobile tickets and a clear bag that meets the 12x6x12-inch rule. See our free printable checklist.
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