Netflix Debuts Live NFL Christmas Day Games: Cowboys vs. Commanders and Lions vs. Vikings

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Netflix Streams Its First Live NFL Games on Christmas Day

Historic Broadcast Features Key NFC Matchups

In a landmark move for sports broadcasting, Netflix will stream its first

• ever live NFL games on Wednesday, December 25. The streaming giant is set to host a Christmas Day football doubleheader, marking a significant expansion into live sports entertainment for the platform.




Christmas Day NFL Schedule on Netflix




The holiday schedule features two compelling NFC showdowns. The action kicks off with the Dallas Cowboys facing the Washington Commanders at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The second game of the doubleheader will see the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.




A New Era for Sports Streaming




This broadcast represents a major strategic shift for Netflix, which has traditionally focused on on

• demand movies and series. By securing the rights to these high-profile NFL Christmas Day games, Netflix is directly competing with traditional television networks and other streaming services for live sports viewers.





• First Game: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders at 1:00 PM ET


• Second Game: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings at 4:30 PM ET


• Platform: Exclusively on Netflix