How to watch, stream the NFL’s 2025 Thanksgiving Day games

In 1934, the Portsmouth Spartans football team moved to Detroit and changed their name to the Lions. To boost the franchise's popularity, the team's owner scheduled a game on Thanksgiving Day against the Chicago Bears. That gave birth to a Thanksgiving tradition that has only been skipped six times since, due to World War II.

The Lions take the field once more on Thanksgiving this year, as will the Chiefs, Ravens, and more.

So as you wait for the turkey to finish roasting, grab a spot on the couch and tuck in to some gridiron action. One programming note: While Amazon usually has the rights to Thursday games in the NFL, none of today's meet-ups will be on the streaming service. (Instead, Amazon will host an exclusive game tomorrow.)

Here's how to watch the Thanksgiving Day NFL games.

Which NFL teams are playing on Thanksgiving? What channels are airing the games?

Here's who's facing off this week. The home team is listed second.

Thursday, Nov. 27

Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox

Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

Can I watch the NFL's Thanksgiving games for free over the air?

Yes. All three of today's games will be broadcast over traditional networks, meaning they're free to watch if you have a TV. The best way to watch those games is with a good HD antenna. Be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home to find the most reliable signal.

Can I stream 2025-2026 NFL games live online if I don't have a cable subscription?

You can, and sometimes you can do so for free. There are plenty of options, though.

Peacock

NBC’s streaming service offers access to all Sunday night matchups. You'll pay an $8 or $14 monthly charge or $80 for an annual plan. (The service has recently done away with its free trial.)

Disney+

Disney's bundle of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ does not offer a free trial either, meaning you'll need to pay $17 per month for all three combined (or $30 per month for no ads on Hulu and Disney+).

Hulu with Live TV

This service is going away soon, but at the moment it's still accepting new members, who will pay $83 per month (with ads) or $95 per month without ads.

YouTubeTV

After a free trial, monthly charges of $83 will kick in.

Sling TV

The seven-day trial on this service is no more, but Dish is offering a Day Pass, giving you 24-hours of Live TV for $5. Sports fans can opt for the lower-tiered "Orange" plan, which costs $46 per month. Adding the "Blue" plan, which gives you more sports options, takes that monthly cost to $61 per month.

DirecTV Stream

The streaming arm of DirecTV costs $85 per month and more after the free trial expires. (If you want the package with NFL Network, brace for a $90 monthly bill.)

Fubo TV

Like Hulu, this standalone app is going away. For now, though, you can take advantage of a seven-day trial, after which you'll be looking at monthly charges of $85 and up.

Can I watch this week's NFL games on Amazon?

No. To maximize viewership, the NFL is broadcasting all of the Thanksgiving games via over-the-air TV. Amazon will host an exclusive game on Black Friday, however.