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Few sports traditions are as sacred as the Thanksgiving football game. After a hearty meal with family and friends, there’s nothing quite like the annual ritual of plopping onto a couch and soaking up hours of NFL action. It’s an especially joyous occasion for Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions fans, who have had the special privilege of watching their teams play every Thanksgiving for decades. With the 2025 Thanksgiving football games airing across three different networks, here’s everything you need to know about where to watch Thanksgiving football games — after you’ve had your fill of turkey and pie, of course.
This year’s NFL Thanksgiving lineup features three games scheduled throughout the day. First, the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions will throw down in an NFC North matchup that could have big implications for the postseason. The Lions boast one of the league’s top offenses, ranking highly in points per game as of week ten. They’ll be led by Jahmyr Gibbs, one of the most lethal running backs in existence. But the Packers have a deadly defense that ranks in the top five for both yards and touchdowns allowed. What will happen when an elite offensive train meets a squad that specializes in derailments?
Next on the docket: the Kansas City Chiefs, who have played in the last three Super Bowls but have struggled this season, face the Cowboys, who are still trying to get their act together. Both squads need to find their rhythm before time runs out and the playoffs slip away. It’ll be up to two star quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott, to lead the charge.
To end the evening, it’ll be the Baltimore Ravens, a team desperate to rebound after four straight losses earlier in the season, against the Cincinnati Bengals, who are once again struggling in the absence of injured quarterback Joe Burrow. The Bengals must remain competitive enough to stay in the playoff hunt until their star QB returns. But can they do it against Baltimore’s offensive juggernauts Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry?
This year’s NFL Thanksgiving schedule includes games broadcast on FOX/FOX One, CBS/Paramount+, and NBC/Peacock. Here’s how to watch them.
NFL Thanksgiving Schedule
How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games on NFL+
NFL+ is the league’s official streaming service and is a must-have for true fans. Subscriptions include the basic plan for $6.99/month or $39.99/year, which will get you the NFL Network, live game audio, ad-free highlights, and NFL Films programming. The Premium plan, which costs $14.99/month or $79.99/year, gets you everything mentioned in the basic plan, plus NFL RedZone (the super-popular channel that provides real-time updates on all games), game replays (full and condensed), and NFL Pro.
How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM has all the channels you’ll need to watch NFL Thanksgiving games. Subscription options include Entertainment (around $89.99/month, $49.99 for the first month), Choice (around $94.99/month, $59.99 for the first month), Ultimate ($124.99/month, $84.99 for the first month), and Premier ($164.99/month, $124.99 for the first month). The MySports genre pack ($69.99/month, $59.99 for the first two months) is also a great option for football fans; it comes with the NFL Network, Big 10 Network, four ESPN channels, and much more. No matter which plan you choose, you’ll be watching gridiron action on Thanksgiving and beyond. Keep in mind that prices may vary by location.
How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV also comes with all the channels you need to watch 2025 Thanksgiving NFL games. Hulu has a variety of plans to choose from, including a limited-time offer that will get you Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN Select for a special rate of $64.99/month for three months until it’s $89.99/month again.
How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games on Fubo
Fubo has all three channels broadcasting Thanksgiving football games this year. Each Fubo plan includes loads of channels, plus ESPN Unlimited, giving you practically nonstop gridiron action. Options include Pro ($84.99/month $54.99 for the first month) and Elite with Sports Plus ($104.99/month, $74.99 for the first month).
Fubo Sports includes about 28 channels with NFL Network in the mix, making it a great choice for viewers who just want to watch live football.
How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games on Sling TV
Sling TV has two of the three channels airing NFL games this Thanksgiving, lacking CBS. Sling specializes in flexibility and affordability, allowing you to sign up for monthly, weekly, or daily service. Options include Orange ($45.99/month), Blue ($50.99/month), and Orange & Blue ($65.99/month, $33 for the first month). Prices vary by location.
Sling now has short-term Sling Passes starting at $4.99, which is a perfect if you just want to catch a single game or a weekend’s worth of action.
How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games on Paramount+
Paramount+ is the streaming home of CBS, which is airing this year’s Chiefs vs Cowboys Thanksgiving game. To watch football games on CBS live all year long, you’ll need the Premium plan, which costs $12.99/month.
You can also subscribe to Paramount+ via Prime Video, which costs the same.
How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games on Peacock
Peacock is the streaming home of NBC and it’ll carry the Bengals vs Ravens Thanksgiving game. You can bundle Peacock Premium with Apple TV for $14.99/month. For an extra $5/month, you can get Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus, which gives you the added benefit of no ads and downloadable programs. Peacock alone starts at $7.99/month.
You can also subscribe to Peacock via Prime Video, which costs the same.
How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games from anywhere with a VPN
VPN services hide your location, letting you stream NFL Thanksgiving games from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. Popular options include ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access, or NordVPN.
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