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Thanksgiving NFL games 2026: how to watch
All 2026 Thanksgiving NFL games with kickoff times (ET), channels, and how to stream them, plus the Black Friday game.
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. Here's every game that day, plus the games the night before and on Black Friday.
Thanksgiving Day games
| Wk | Game | Kickoff (ET) | Airs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions | Thu, Nov 26 · 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| 12 | Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | Thu, Nov 26 · 4:30 PM ET | FOX |
| 12 | Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills | Thu, Nov 26 · 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
Around Thanksgiving
| Wk | Game | Kickoff (ET) | Airs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams | Wed, Nov 25 · 8:00 PM ET | Netflix |
| 12 | Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers | Fri, Nov 27 · 3:00 PM ET | Prime Video |
How to watch
Thanksgiving games on CBS, FOX and NBC are national broadcasts, so they're free with an antenna anywhere in the US. To stream: Paramount+ for CBS, FOX One for FOX, Peacock for NBC. The Wednesday game is on Netflix. The Black Friday game is on Prime Video.
FAQ
What NFL games are on Thanksgiving 2026?
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions, Thu, Nov 26 · 1:00 PM ET (CBS); Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, Thu, Nov 26 · 4:30 PM ET (FOX); Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills, Thu, Nov 26 · 8:20 PM ET (NBC)
Are Thanksgiving NFL games free to watch?
The CBS, FOX and NBC games are national broadcasts, free over the air with an antenna. Streaming them requires the network's app or a live TV service.
Is there an NFL game on Black Friday or the night before Thanksgiving?
Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams, Wed, Nov 25 · 8:00 PM ET (Netflix); Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers, Fri, Nov 27 · 3:00 PM ET (Prime Video).
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Schedule data: ESPN, refreshed hourly. Prices: our verified price table (list prices, checked 2026-10-15).
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