Thanksgiving football games—an American tradition as revered as any.

Whether you’re planning to sneak away from your family gathering to watch football on a small TV in the kitchen or staying home to take it all in on your big screen, let football be a source of joy this Thanksgiving.

While the majority of both NFL and college football games on Thanksgiving weekend will be played on their typical days of Sunday and Saturday, respectively, there are a handful of games on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

If you’re more of a casual NFL fan, know that the game you see on your TV on Friday is not, in fact, a rerun—Thanksgiving weekend will also feature a Black Friday game this year when the Las Vegas Raiders face the Kansas City Chiefs.

There is also one college football game scheduled to take place on Thanksgiving this year, as Memphis takes on No. 25 Tulane.

If you don’t subscribe to a particular streaming service, you can subscribe (paid) to NFL+ for access to live local and primetime games.

Here’s a further breakdown of the Thanksgiving weekend NFL and college football schedules, as well as a closer look at the Thanksgiving Day games.

Thanksgiving Weekend NFL Schedule

Thursday, Nov. 28

• Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions: 12:30 p.m. ET on CBS (stream: Paramount +)
• New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys: 4:30 p.m ET on FOX (stream: FOX Sports App)
• Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers: 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC (stream: Peacock)

Friday, Nov. 29

• Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs: 3 p.m. ET on Prime

Saturday, Dec. 1

• Los Angeles Chargers at Atlanta Falcons: 1 p.m. ET on CBS (stream: Paramount +)
• Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals: 1 p.m. ET on CBS (stream: Paramount +)
• Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings: 1 p.m. ET on FOX (stream: FOX Sports App)
• Tennessee Titans at Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. ET on CBS (stream: Paramount +)
• Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots: 1 p.m. ET on CBS (stream: Paramount +)
• Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars: 1 p.m. ET on FOX (stream: FOX Sports App)
• Seattle Seahawks at New York Jets: 1 p.m. ET on FOX (stream: FOX Sports App)
• Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints: 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX (stream: FOX Sports App)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers: 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX (stream: FOX Sports App)
• Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens: 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS (stream: Paramount +)
• San Francisco 49ers at Buffalo Bills: 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC (stream: Peacock)

Monday, Dec. 2

• Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos: 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN (stream: ESPN+)

NFL Thanksgiving Games Preview

A Thanksgiving Day game slot is a major primetime opportunity for an NFL team, and no one does it better than the Detroit Lions, who have played in more Thanksgiving teams (82 appearances) than any other NFL team.

Incidentally, the Dallas Cowboys (54 appearances) are second on that list, and yet, the Lions and Cowboys have never played each other.

Detroit’s 85th annual Thanksgiving Day Classic will be no different. The game’s Verizon-sponsored halftime show will feature country music rising star and six-time Grammy-nominated artist Shaboozey, whose hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has spent more time in the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 than any other song in 2024.

Odds are not out yet for the Lions’ and Bears’ tilt on Thanksgiving Day, but the division rivals’ seasons are heading in opposite directions. The 8-1 Lions have won seven in a row, while the 4-5 Bears have lost their last three and just fired their offensive coordinator.

Another division rivalry clash will follow Lions–Bears on Thanksgiving afternoon when the Cowboys host the Giants. Grammy Award–winner and reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson will perform at AT&T Stadium for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show.

Both the Cowboys (3-6) and the Giants (2-8) have losing records this season, with loss streaks of four and five games, respectively. Yikes.

Finally, a third NFC North team, the Packers, will close things out on Thanksgiving night, taking on the Dolphins at iconic Lambeau Field. At halftime, electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist Lindsey Stirling will give Thanksgiving night performance.

The 6-3 Packers are hoping to stack some wins, starting with their return from bye in Week 11, with a healthy quarterback under center in Jordan Love. The 3-6 Dolphins have had injury woes of their own with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and are looking to turn their season around.

Thanksgiving Weekend College Football Schedule

Thursday, Nov. 28

• Memphis @ No. 25 Tulane: 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN (stream: ESPN+)

Friday, Nov. 29

• Miami (OH) at Bowling Green: Time TBD
• Ball State at Ohio: Time TBD
• Oregon State at No. 13 Boise State: 11:00 a.m. on FOX (stream: FOX Sports App)
• Oklahoma State at No. 17 Colorado: 11:00 a.m. on ABC (stream: ESPN+)

Saturday, Nov. 30

College Football Thanksgiving Game Preview

• With a game to play, against Navy, prior to hosting Memphis on Thanksgiving, No. 25 Tulane is currently undefeated (6-0) on the season, trailing only Army in the American Athletic Conference. Memphis, meanwhile, is 4-2. The two teams meet on Thanksgiving night to close out the regular season.