Dallas, Texas – With Christmas just around the corner, NFL teams are gearing up for a special holiday lineup. Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, is particularly excited about this year’s Christmas Day doubleheader, which will see the Pittsburgh Steelers go up against the reigning champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as a showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans.
This matchup is made even more exciting with Netflix streaming the games for the first time under a new three-year deal with the NFL. The streaming giant will show the games exclusively to its subscribers at no additional cost. “Christmas Day is Christmas Day, and it doesn’t wait around for what day it’s on,” Jones said in a recent interview. He expressed hope that the NFL continues this tradition, regardless of what day Christmas falls on in the future.
In 2025, Christmas will be on a Thursday, which the league can easily handle since they already have Thursday night games scheduled. However, the holiday lands on a Tuesday in 2029, posing some potential challenges. Nonetheless, Jones is optimistic about keeping the holiday games alive.
This year’s Christmas lineup will feature not just the exciting matches but also a special performance by music superstar Beyoncé during the halftime of the Texans-Ravens game at NRG Stadium. For many years, the NFL’s Christmas games were overshadowed by the NBA, which traditionally held several games on December 25. But with the recent surge in viewership for NFL games, the competition has become fierce.
As the NFL continues to grow its audience, Netflix is also feeling the pressure to deliver a smooth viewing experience after some subscribers experienced streaming issues during a recent high-profile event. With the NFL’s Christmas Day games, they hope to showcase their capability to handle massive audiences effectively.
As fans look forward to the festivities, all eyes will be on this year’s Christmas Day games, setting the stage for what is anticipated to be an exciting holiday in sports.
