Thanksgiving Eve Game: Rams Host Packers in Historic Netflix Showdown
The NFL makes history this season with its inaugural Thanksgiving Eve game, featuring the Los Angeles Rams hosting the Green Bay Packers on November 25. This matchup marks the first Wednesday game in November during the Super Bowl era, breaking over a century of Thanksgiving traditions. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium and is part of a Netflix streaming deal that includes five games for the 2026 season. This new tradition is expected to continue, as Netflix signed a contract to stream the game for the next four seasons (2026-29). Key Details of the Thanksgiving Eve Game: Teams: Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers Date: November 25 Kickoff Time: 8 p.m. ET Venue: SoFi Stadium In preparation for this unique scheduling, both teams are anticipated to receive a bye week in Week 11. Mike North, the NFL's scheduling guru, noted the challenges involved with such a short week, emphasizing that any team playing on Wednesday would need the prior Sunday off. This Thanksgiving Eve game is part of Netflix's expanded NFL coverage, which began in 2024 with a Christmas doubleheader. The streaming service will showcase: Week 1: 49ers vs. Rams in Australia Week 12: Packers at Rams (Thanksgiving Eve) Week 16: Christmas Doubleheader (1 p.m. ET and 4:30 p.m. ET) Week 18: Saturday game at 1 p.m. ET Additionally, Netflix will host the NFL Honors, the league's awards show, on the Thursday before the Super Bowl, further solidifying its role as a significant player in NFL broadcasting.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-13