Christmas Day in 2025 will feature a thrilling lineup of NFL games, highlighting the holiday’s longstanding connection to football. Fans can look forward to three key matchups: the Dallas Cowboys facing the Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions squaring off against the Minnesota Vikings, and the Denver Broncos battling the Kansas City Chiefs.
Viewing Options for Christmas Day NFL Games
The games will be broadcast on two major streaming platforms. The Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders game will kick off at 1 p.m. ET and the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET, both available exclusively on Netflix. The evening matchup between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET and can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
For those interested in Netflix, it will be the second consecutive year that the platform has showcased NFL games on Christmas Day. Subscribers can choose from various plans: the Standard with ads at $7.99, the Standard plan at $17.99, and the Premium option at $24.99. Note that the service no longer offers a free trial.
Amazon Prime Video, the exclusive home for the NFL’s Thursday Night Football, offers a range of benefits beyond just streaming. A standard subscription costs $15 monthly or $139 annually, with discounts available for students and those eligible for government assistance. A 30-day free trial is also available for new users, or one can subscribe solely to Prime Video for $9 monthly.
Complete NFL Week 17 Schedule
The Christmas Day games are just part of an action-packed Week 17. Here’s the full schedule for the week, including all times in Eastern:
– **Thursday, December 25, 2025**
– Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. (Netflix)
– Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: 4:30 p.m. (Netflix)
– Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 8:15 p.m. (Amazon Prime Video)
– **Saturday, December 27, 2025**
– Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 4:30 p.m. (NFL Network, NFL+)
– Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers: 8:00 p.m. (Peacock)
– **Sunday, December 28, 2025**
– Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
– New England Patriots vs. New York Jets: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
– Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
– Arizona Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
– Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
– Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
– New Orleans Saints vs. Tennessee Titans: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
– Philadelphia Eagles vs. Buffalo Bills: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
– New York Giants vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
– Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
– **Monday, December 29, 2025**
– Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons: 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)
This Christmas Day promises to deliver exciting football action for fans, with multiple options to watch the games, making it a perfect way to celebrate the holiday with friends and family.
