Christmas Day 2025 is set to be a football extravaganza, featuring three exciting matchups in the National Football League (NFL). Fans will have the opportunity to watch the Dallas Cowboys face off against the Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings, and the Denver Broncos battle the Kansas City Chiefs.
As tradition dictates, December 25 will see these games broadcasted, allowing fans to enjoy a festive day filled with football. The schedule for the day includes the Cowboys vs. Commanders at 1:00 PM ET, followed by the Lions vs. Vikings at 4:30 PM ET, and concluding with the Broncos vs. Chiefs at 8:15 PM ET.
How to Watch the Games
For the second consecutive year, Netflix will stream the early matchups. Viewers can catch the Cowboys and Commanders at 1:00 PM ET, along with the Lions and Vikings at 4:30 PM ET. Netflix offers various subscription plans, starting from $7.99 per month for the Standard with ads option, up to $24.99 for the Premium plan. It is important to note that Netflix no longer provides a free trial for new subscribers.
In the evening, the Broncos will face the Chiefs exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. As the designated platform for Thursday Night Football, Prime Video allows subscribers to enjoy additional benefits, including free shipping on Amazon orders and access to exclusive deals. A standard subscription costs $15 monthly or $139 annually, with student discounts available. Prime Video can also be accessed independently for $9 monthly.
Week 17 Schedule Overview
The full NFL schedule for the week continues beyond Christmas. Following the festive games, several matchups are set for December 27 and 28. Notable games include the Houston Texans against the Los Angeles Chargers on December 27 at 4:30 PM ET, and multiple games on December 28, including the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns at 1:00 PM ET.
The comprehensive list of games for Week 17 is as follows:
– **Thursday, December 25, 2025**
– Cowboys vs. Commanders: 1:00 PM (Netflix)
– Lions vs. Vikings: 4:30 PM (Netflix)
– Broncos vs. Chiefs: 8:15 PM (Prime Video)
– **Saturday, December 27, 2025**
– Texans vs. Chargers: 4:30 PM (NFL Network, NFL+)
– Ravens vs. Packers: 8:00 PM (Peacock)
– **Sunday, December 28, 2025**
– Steelers vs. Browns: 1:00 PM (CBS)
– Patriots vs. Jets: 1:00 PM (FOX)
– Seahawks vs. Panthers: 1:00 PM (CBS)
– Cardinals vs. Bengals: 1:00 PM (FOX)
– Jaguars vs. Colts: 1:00 PM (FOX)
– Buccaneers vs. Dolphins: 1:00 PM (FOX)
– Saints vs. Titans: 1:00 PM (CBS)
– Eagles vs. Bills: 4:25 PM (FOX)
– Giants vs. Raiders: 4:05 PM (CBS)
– Bears vs. 49ers: 8:20 PM (NBC)
– **Monday, December 29, 2025**
– Rams vs. Falcons: 8:15 PM (ESPN)
With a packed schedule and the spirit of the holiday season, NFL fans can look forward to an exhilarating Christmas Day filled with high-stakes football action.
