Tinsel and touchdowns: How to watch the 2024 NFL Christmas games

Americans love football. If you think about it, watching the big NFL games is similar to a holiday celebration considering the food, friends and family that are usually there. So it’s no surprise that we gather in front of the television to witness clashes on a real holiday: Christmas.

Like all traditions, the way we watch football evolves over time. Thanks to video streaming services, you no longer need cable to catch all the pigskin action. We’re here to tell you how to watch Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes and other top football players battle it out at NFL Christmas games.

Where can you stream the NFL Christmas games?

Traditional live television still has a lot of power and influence in live sports. However, you can watch professional football using a streaming TV service. This year, Netflix has the rights to stream two NFL Christmas games. This initial deal is for three seasons, so this may be the start of a new Netflix/NFL holiday tradition.

The move may sound unusual for the typical on-demand service. However, Netflix has experimented with live sporting events, such as the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul game. Exclusive NFL games are a big win for the streamer.

The games will also be televised in the team’s local markets and you can watch them on NFL+.

Which NFL teams play on Christmas Day?

The NFL has two games scheduled for December 25th, both of which will be broadcast live on Netflix. The nice thing about them is that they are far enough apart so you have time to watch both games and not just your favorite team. The matchups are:

The next day, you can watch even more NFL excitement exclusively on Amazon Prime Video thanks to Thursday Night Football. This evening, the Seattle Seahawks take on the Chicago Bears at 8:15 p.m. EST

Who will perform during the NFL Christmas Halftime Show?

The NFL Christmas football games might not be the thing Super Bowlbut they still attract big-name entertainers to perform in front of the huge crowd during halftime. The Ravens-Texans halftime show will be headlined by one of the greatest musical artists in the world: the one and only Beyoncé Knowles Carter.

Beyoncé will represent her hometown of Houston and perform songs from her country album, Cowboy Carter, live for the first time. Based on Beyoncé’s previous Super Bowl halftime performances in 2013 and 2016, we have high expectations. We don’t yet know any details about other artists who might also perform, whether with Beyoncé or during the earlier Chiefs vs. Steelers game.

Video streaming services: what you should know

Want to watch the entire current football season? Check out our favorite NFL streaming services, as well as our guide How to Watch Every NFL Game Without Cable.

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