The NFL will officially hold its first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game in 2026, featuring a matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams streaming exclusively on Netflix, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The historic contest is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026. To ensure player safety and avoid a shortened week of preparation, the league has strategically scheduled a Week 11 bye for both the Packers and the Rams. This scheduling maneuver allows both teams to enter the Wednesday night slot with significant rest, according to Rapoport.
This inaugural Wednesday night game expands the NFL's massive holiday week, which already includes the traditional Thanksgiving Day tripleheader and the Black Friday game. While the matchup will be a global streaming exclusive for Netflix, it will remain available on over-the-air television in the local markets of both competing teams. The move signals the league's continued push into digital platforms and non-traditional broadcast windows.
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