The National Football League has officially finalized its highly anticipated 2026 Thanksgiving holiday schedule, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Following the full league schedule release on May 14, the slate features a traditional Thursday tripleheader anchored by divisional rivalries and a high-stakes primetime showdown, along with a historic new addition to the holiday lineup.
The holiday action begins on Thursday, November 26, with the Chicago Bears traveling to face the Detroit Lions in the early kickoff window. The afternoon tradition continues in Texas as the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Dallas Cowboys in a crucial NFC East matchup. The Thanksgiving Day festivities will conclude with a massive AFC clash in primetime, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Buffalo Bills.
In a significant expansion of the holiday schedule, the NFL also confirmed the inaugural Thanksgiving Eve game. On Wednesday, November 25, the Green Bay Packers will face the Los Angeles Rams. This landmark matchup is set to be broadcast exclusively on Netflix, marking the streaming giant's first major foray into the league's holiday tradition. The addition of a Wednesday night game creates a four-game holiday window for fans across the country.
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