NFL Thanksgiving Eve Game 2026: Packers vs Rams & How to Watch

The Green Bay Packers will visit the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT. You can watch the Thanksgiving Eve game on Netflix. The game will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Rams official announcement

Planning to watch throughout the holiday? Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday use different broadcasters. Below are the confirmed holiday matchups, followed by ways to watch with or without cable.

What We Know About Thanksgiving Eve 2026

The matchup and broadcaster are confirmed: Packers at Rams, streaming on Netflix. This is the NFL’s first Thanksgiving Eve game. Netflix’s 2026 NFL announcement

Confirmed Details

Detail	Information
Date	Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Matchup	Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams
Kickoff	8:00 p.m. Eastern / 7:00 p.m. Central / 5:00 p.m. Pacific
Venue	SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Streaming platform	Netflix

بۇ Packers’ official schedule lists the game in Week 12. The times above are kickoff times; check the event listing separately for pregame coverage.

What to Check Before Game Day

Check the Netflix event page and test your viewing device before November 25. Being able to play regular Netflix shows does not necessarily mean an older device supports live events. Netflix live-event requirements

Your Thanksgiving Week NFL Schedule

There are five NFL games scheduled from Thanksgiving Eve through Black Friday in 2026. All times below are Eastern, and the viewing options are for the United States.

Date	Game	Kickoff (ET)	TV / streaming
Wednesday, November 25 — Thanksgiving Eve	Packers at Rams	8:00 p.m.	Netflix
Thursday, November 26 — Thanksgiving Day	Bears at Lions	1:00 p.m.	CBS / Paramount+
Thursday, November 26 — Thanksgiving Day	Eagles at Cowboys	4:30 p.m.	FOX / FOX One
Thursday, November 26 — Thanksgiving Day	Chiefs at Bills	8:20 p.m.	NBC / Peacock
Friday, November 27 — Black Friday	Broncos at Steelers	3:00 p.m.	Prime Video

Streaming alternatives: Paramount+, FOX One and Peacock, respectively. NFL holiday broadcast announcement

This table covers the holiday games. For the surrounding Sunday and Monday matchups, check the full NFL schedule.

How to Watch the Thanksgiving NFL Games

For Thanksgiving Eve, start with Netflix. For the remaining holiday games, use the broadcaster or streaming service listed above. A single subscription should not be assumed to include the entire slate.

Thanksgiving Eve: Watch on Netflix

Netflix says live events are included with all its plans at no extra cost. To prepare:

1. Sign in to Netflix on a device that supports live events.
2. Update the Netflix app and your device software.
3. Search for the Packers–Rams event as game day approaches.
4. Open the live event before kickoff to check playback and sound.

For a television, use its supported Netflix app or a compatible streaming device. If an older device cannot play live events, use another supported device. Netflix’s live-event guide

Thanksgiving Day: Traditional TV or Streaming

An antenna can receive free local broadcast television if reception is available at your address. For Thursday’s games, check whether you can receive your local CBS, FOX and NBC stations. The antenna itself may involve a purchase, but over-the-air viewing does not require a monthly TV subscription. Check the FCC reception map ۋە antenna guidance.

If you are searching for a free way to watch the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, check local FOX reception first. That option concerns Thursday’s Eagles–Cowboys game; it does not establish access to Wednesday’s Netflix stream.

For online viewing, use the streaming options in the schedule table and confirm that your chosen plan includes the live game before subscribing.

Black Friday: Watch on Prime Video

Prime Video will carry Broncos at Steelers on November 27. Open Prime Video on a compatible TV, streaming device or browser and find the game listing. Check the event’s access requirements before game day rather than assuming that previous years’ free-viewing offers apply in 2026. Amazon’s 2026 football guide

Live TV Streaming Services

A live TV subscription is another option for Thursday if its lineup includes the required local stations at your address. Before paying, check the provider’s ZIP-code channel lookup and selected package for CBS, FOX and NBC. Also check any trial’s eligibility and renewal terms instead of relying on an old promotional offer.

NFL+: Check the Screen Restrictions

NFL+ live local and primetime regular-season games are limited to phones and tablets. Those live games cannot be cast to a television. Do not choose NFL+ on the assumption that installing its app on a smart TV unlocks the same live broadcasts. NFL+ official casting restrictions

1001 TVs: Check Compatibility Before Mirroring

For general screen sharing, see the 1001 TVs screen-mirroring overview ۋە phone-to-TV setup guide. They can help you understand device setup, but they do not establish that a protected sports stream permits mirroring.

For the Thanksgiving Eve game, use a supported Netflix playback method. Netflix does not support AirPlay; other connection options depend on its current device and plan requirements. A third-party mirroring app should not be presented as a guaranteed workaround. Netflix’s phone-to-TV guidance

Why the NFL Is Adding Thanksgiving Eve

The new Wednesday game extends the holiday lineup ahead of Thanksgiving Day. Netflix announced the matchup as part of its expanded 2026 NFL coverage. Fans now have an additional holiday viewing slot before Thursday’s three games and Friday’s matchup. Netflix’s announcement

For viewers, the practical change is a separate Wednesday event to plan for. Prepare the correct app instead of assuming the Thanksgiving Day broadcaster carries it.

Your Thanksgiving Eve Game Day Checklist

Test the actual device you will use before your guests arrive. A successful login on your phone does not confirm that your television can play the live event.

1. Confirm the date and kickoff in your time zone.
2. Sign in on your viewing device and install available updates.
3. Check live-event compatibility and your internet connection.
4. Test TV audio and keep a compatible backup device available.
5. Open the event early enough to resolve login or playback errors.

Troubleshooting Quick Fixes

Problem	Possible cause	What to do
Device cannot play the live event	Older hardware or unsupported software	Update the app and software; use another supported device if necessary.
Playback buffers or stops	Connection instability or a playback error	Check the connection, pause other large downloads, and reopen the event. Follow any displayed error instructions.
Phone plays video, but the mirrored TV is blank	Unsupported connection method or content restrictions	Use the supported TV app or follow the service’s official connection instructions.
Netflix has sound but no picture	Device or connection issue	Follow Netflix’s device-specific steps, including HDMI checks where applicable.
NFL+ will not cast the live game	Live-game screen restrictions	Watch eligible coverage on a phone or tablet, or use the listed TV broadcaster.

For service-specific help, use Netflix’s black-screen troubleshooting, its live-event guide, or the NFL+ casting rules.

Thursday–Friday Prep

Before Thursday, check access to all three Thanksgiving Day channels or their streaming alternatives. Before Friday, open the Prime Video game listing. Keep the schedule table handy so that switching games also means switching to the correct service.

Stay Updated

Recheck the official team schedule and streaming event page before kickoff. The details above were checked on September 8, 2026. Use the Rams’ official game announcement ۋە Netflix’s NFL coverage page for Thanksgiving Eve updates.