The holiday season has a familiar ritual for many families: gathering around the television to watch football. Week 17, which spans the Christmas weekend, brings a full slate of 16 games that will keep fans glued to their screens. From the first kickoff on Thursday to the final showdown on Monday, the schedule offers a mix of streaming options and traditional broadcasts.
A Full-Weekend of Football
Week 17 covers the Christmas weekend and includes 16 games: three on Christmas Day, two on Saturday, ten on Sunday, and a Monday Night Football matchup. The spread is designed to provide fans with plenty of action regardless of their preferred viewing platform. The schedule’s structure mirrors the NFL’s typical approach, with local games expected to air on a local TV provider.
Thursday’s Christmas Lineup
On Christmas Day, Netflix will carry the first two games. The Dallas Cowboys will face the Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Minnesota Vikings versus the Detroit Lions at 4:30 p.m. ET. As usual, Amazon Prime Video will stream the Thursday night game, featuring the Denver Broncos against the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Saturday’s Surprise Games
Saturday marks the first time the NFL has played games on that day in recent seasons. Two matchups will take place: the Houston Texans will play the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Baltimore Ravens will take on the Green Bay Packers. The Texans-Chargers game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET and will be available on NFL Network and NFL+. The Ravens-Packers game airs on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, at 8 p.m. ET.
Sunday’s CBS Schedule
CBS will broadcast three games at 1 p.m. ET and one at 4:05 p.m. ET. The 1 p.m. slate includes Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints vs. Tennessee Titans. The 4:05 p.m. game features the New York Giants against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sunday’s FOX Lineup
Fox will air five games at 1 p.m. ET and one at 4:25 p.m. ET. The 1 p.m. games are Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots vs. New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles vs. Buffalo Bills. The 4:25 p.m. matchup pits the Eagles against the Bills.
Sunday Night Football on NBC
As usual, NBC will carry Sunday Night Football. The marquee game for the night is the Chicago Bears versus the San Francisco 49ers, offering a high-stakes showdown for fans across the country.
Monday Night Football
The final game of the week will air on Monday. ESPN will broadcast the Los Angeles Rams against the Atlanta Falcons at 8:15 p.m. ET, providing a late-week clash to cap off the holiday weekend.
Local Broadcasts
Any local game will likely be aired by a local TV provider, depending on the region. This arrangement ensures that fans can watch their home teams even if they do not subscribe to a national streaming service.
What’s Next: Week 18
The NFL has yet to announce the exact dates and broadcast partners for Week 18, but the matchups are known. The lineup includes Saints vs. Falcons, Jets vs. Bills, Lions vs. Bears, Browns vs. Bengals, Chargers vs. Broncos, Colts vs. Texans, Titans vs. Jaguars, Cardinals vs. Rams, Chiefs vs. Raiders, Packers vs. Vikings, Dolphins vs. Patriots, Cowboys vs. Giants, Commanders vs. Eagles, Ravens vs. Steelers, Seahawks vs. 49ers, and Panthers vs. Buccaneers.
Playoffs and the Super Bowl
Following the Week 18 games, the playoffs will begin and will culminate with Super Bowl LX on February 8 in San Francisco. The championship game will bring together the best teams from the AFC and NFC to compete for the coveted Lombardi Trophy.
Key Takeaways
- Week 17 offers 16 games across Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with a mix of streaming and broadcast options.
- Netflix and Amazon Prime Video provide Thursday’s Christmas games, while Saturday’s matchups are on NFL Network/NFL+ and Peacock.
- CBS, FOX, and NBC cover Sunday’s games, and ESPN airs Monday Night Football.
The holiday season’s football schedule promises excitement for fans, whether they prefer traditional television or modern streaming platforms. With a full slate of games and clear broadcast information, viewers can plan their viewing parties and stay up to date with the NFL’s latest action.
