Thanksgiving NFL Game Schedule: Channels, Start Times, How to Watch Football on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving NFL Matchups

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your day is filled with a mix of food, family, fun, and maybe some soccer too.

This year’s Thanksgiving NFL tripleheader kicks off in Detroit, where the Green Bay Packers (7-3-1) will face the Lions (7-4) in a game between division rivals. The NFC North is quite competitive right now, especially with the Bears (8-3) taking the lead. As the playoffs draw near, it’s crucial for both the Packers and the Lions to secure wins to keep their hopes alive.

In a way, the Bears and Packers games are like the appetizers, setting the stage for the main event, which features the Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) and Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1). Week 12 was favorable for both, with the Chiefs beating the Indianapolis Colts while the Cowboys made a comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles after being down by 21 points.

The night wraps up with the Baltimore Ravens (6-5) taking on Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals (3-8) on NBC and Peacock. If you’re curious about how to catch all the Thanksgiving NFL action online, here are the details.

Packers vs. Lions: Start Time, Channel, Streaming Info:

You can tune into the Packers vs. Lions game live on FOX. Alternatively, you can check out FOX Sports.com or FOX One, which costs $19.99 per month and offers a 7-day free trial. If you bundle FOX One with ESPN, it’s about $39.99 per month for a premium sports package.

Good news! The game is also available for free on Tubi.

Cowboys vs. Chiefs: Start Time, Channel, Streaming Info:

If you have a valid cable login, you can catch the Cowboys vs. Chiefs matchup on CBS or on the CBS website. There are also live streams available for Paramount+ subscribers.

Paramount+ has various subscription options, with the Essential plan costing $7.99 per month and the Premium plan, which includes Showtime and Live CBS, at $12.99 per month. New subscribers can utilize a 7-day free trial.

Ravens vs. Bengals: Start Time, Channel, Streaming Info:

Tonight’s game between the Ravens and Bengals will air on NBC, NBC.com, or through Peacock Premium. Peacock offers options for $10.99 per month or $109.99 yearly, along with a higher tier at $16.99 per month.

Additionally, there’s a “Madden Cast” on Peacock that will showcase player evaluations and other interactive features during the game.

If you’re an Amazon Prime Video user, you can add Peacock for an additional $16.99 per month, and Amazon offers a 7-day free trial for newcomers.

How to Watch NFL Football Online Without Cable:

If you’re looking to watch live without cable, consider a live TV streaming service. We suggest DIRECTV, which offers a 5-day free trial. They provide flexible subscription options starting from $49.99 per month.

You can also stream all three games with an active Hulu + Live TV subscription, or use services like YouTube TV or NFL+. Both YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV provide free trials for new users.