Christmas Day in 2025 promises to be filled with thrilling NFL action, featuring three highly anticipated matchups. Fans can look forward to the clash between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions facing off against the Minnesota Vikings, and the showdown of the Denver Broncos against the Kansas City Chiefs. These games are set to highlight a festive day of football on December 25.
Viewing Options and Schedule
The NFL Christmas Day games will kick off with the Cowboys versus Commanders at 1:00 PM ET, followed by the Lions taking on the Vikings at 4:30 PM ET. The evening will conclude with the Broncos facing the Chiefs at 8:15 PM ET. This year, fans can catch the early and afternoon games on Netflix, while the prime-time matchup will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
For those who wish to stream the games, Netflix will broadcast the Cowboys vs. Commanders and Lions vs. Vikings. Netflix offers various subscription plans, starting at $7.99 per month with ads, and reaching up to $24.99 for the premium ad-free experience. Note that Netflix no longer provides a free trial for new subscribers.
The Broncos vs. Chiefs game can be streamed through Amazon Prime Video, which is the exclusive broadcaster for Thursday Night Football. A standard Amazon Prime subscription costs $15 monthly or $139 annually, but discounts are available for students and those on government assistance. Alternatively, fans can subscribe directly to Prime Video for $9 monthly.
Full NFL Week 17 Schedule
As part of the Week 17 schedule, the Christmas Day games are just the beginning. Following the holiday, additional matchups will take place, including:
– **Saturday, December 27, 2025**
– Texans vs. Chargers at 4:30 PM ET (NFL Network, NFL+)
– Ravens vs. Packers at 8:00 PM ET (Peacock)
– **Sunday, December 28, 2025**
– Steelers vs. Browns at 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
– Patriots vs. Jets at 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
– Seahawks vs. Panthers at 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
– Cardinals vs. Bengals at 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
– Jaguars vs. Colts at 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
– Buccaneers vs. Dolphins at 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
– Saints vs. Titans at 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
– Eagles vs. Bills at 4:25 PM ET (FOX)
– Giants vs. Raiders at 4:05 PM ET (CBS)
– Bears vs. 49ers at 8:20 PM ET (NBC)
– **Monday, December 29, 2025**
– Rams vs. Falcons at 8:15 PM ET (ESPN)
With a full slate of games following Christmas, NFL fans will have much to look forward to as they celebrate the holiday season with football.
