Football is as much a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey. On Thursday, November 26, 2026, the NFL plays three games — including the traditional Lions and Cowboys home games — followed by a Black Friday matchup.
NFL Thanksgiving 2026 schedule
| Game | Kickoff (ET) | TV / Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | Fox |
| Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Black Friday NFL game 2026
| Game | Kickoff (ET) | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers | 3:00 p.m., Friday Nov 27 | Amazon Prime Video |
Schedule as announced; kickoff times and broadcasters can change — check your local listings on game day.
Kickoff times in every time zone
| Game | ET | CT | MT | PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears at Lions | 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| Eagles at Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| Chiefs at Bills | 8:20 p.m. | 7:20 p.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 5:20 p.m. |
| Broncos at Steelers (Fri) | 3:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
Why do the Lions and Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game almost every year since 1934, and the Dallas Cowboys have hosted nearly every year since 1966. The prime-time night game, added in 2006, rotates among other teams.
How to watch Thanksgiving football without cable
- CBS game: Paramount+ or a digital antenna.
- Fox game: an antenna, or live-TV streaming services that carry Fox.
- NBC night game: an antenna, Peacock or live-TV streaming services with NBC.
- Black Friday game: Amazon Prime Video.
Plan a Thanksgiving football day
- Eat dinner between the second and third games — around 5–7 p.m. ET.
- Set out Thanksgiving appetizers for the early game.
- Play Thanksgiving games at halftime with the kids.
- Cook the bird on time with our turkey cooking time chart.
FAQ
What NFL games are on Thanksgiving 2026?
Bears at Lions (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Eagles at Cowboys (4:30 p.m. ET, Fox) and Chiefs at Bills (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC).
Is there an NFL game on Black Friday 2026?
Yes — Broncos at Steelers at 3 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
