NFL Thanksgiving games 2026 — where to watch
Event details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Venue
- Detroit, Dallas + one primetime site
- Event
- American football — NFL Thanksgiving tripleheader
Where to watch
CBS — TV (afternoon game)
Carries one of the afternoon Thanksgiving games; streams on Paramount+.
FOX — TV (afternoon game)
Carries one of the afternoon Thanksgiving games; streams on the FOX Sports app.
NBC — TV (primetime game)
Carries the primetime Thanksgiving night game; streams on Peacock.
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Thanksgiving and football — the 2026 NFL tripleheader lands on Thursday, November 26, with three games spread across the day.
The tradition
- Early afternoon: Detroit Lions host (traditionally 12:30 PM ET)
- Late afternoon: Dallas Cowboys host (traditionally 4:30 PM ET)
- Primetime: Thanksgiving night game (traditionally 8:20 PM ET)
Where to watch in the US
The afternoon games air on CBS and FOX; the night game airs on NBC. All three networks are free over the air with an antenna. Streaming: Paramount+ (CBS game), FOX Sports app (FOX game), Peacock (NBC night game).
Frequently asked questions
What channels show NFL games on Thanksgiving 2026?
The tripleheader airs across CBS, FOX (afternoon games) and NBC (primetime night game) on November 26, 2026.
Which teams always play on Thanksgiving?
By tradition, the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys each host a Thanksgiving afternoon game every year.
Can I stream the Thanksgiving games free?
The games air on free over-the-air TV (CBS, FOX, NBC) — a digital antenna gets you all three. Peacock streams the NBC night game.
What time do the games start?
Traditionally 12:30 PM ET (Detroit), 4:30 PM ET (Dallas) and 8:20 PM ET (primetime) — confirm closer to the date.