As is tradition in the United States, Thanksgiving Day comes with a triple-header of high-impact NFL games with one of the most anticipated games of the 2025-26 season and two more divisional matchups, which are usually very exciting because they are played for more than just pride.
In addition to the attractive games that will be played at the start of Week 13 of the NFL, the league has announced that there will be three halftime shows with Jack White, Post Malone and Lil Jon in charge of the show.
What are the 2025 NFL Thanksgiving Day games?
NFL Week 13 Thanksgiving action kicks off at Ford Field when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers in an NFC North matchup that could set the tone for both teams’ seasons as they keep a close eye on the division-leading Chicago Bears
Later comes one of the most anticipated matchups of the season between the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium, but the surprising thing is that at this stage of the tournament these two teams are in urgent need of victories if they want to seek a place in the wild cards, as they are far from first place in their respective divisions.
To close the day, the Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium with an AFC North matchup in which the Ravens cannot lose because they could lose the top of their division, which they recently obtained with the defeat of the Steelers in Chicago.
NFL Thanksgiving 2025 schedule: Where and when to watch football in the United States
Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: FOX
- Streaming: FOX Sports App
Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Network: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Network: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
These games kick off Week 13 of the NFL, which enters its most exciting stage where all teams with playoff hopes cling to the dream of playing in the Super Bowl
All the clashes on this day are of vital importance; the first between Lions vs Packers will be vital to keep up with division leader Chicago; Cowboys vs Chiefs because both teams are obliged to win if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive; and finally in the Ravens vs Bengals it is vital for the home team if they want to stay at the top of the AFC North, as the Steelers are close behind.
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