Watching the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving has become a lasting tradition, with the team participating in Thanksgiving games every year except for 1939 to 1944 during World War II. Despite their consistent presence, the Lions have not won a Thanksgiving game since 2016.
This year, the Lions have been performing well and have one of the best records in the NFL, so there may be a chance for them to break their losing streak. While you wait for the Thanksgiving feast and try to avoid any heated political discussions, take a seat on the couch and enjoy some football with three games lined up for the day.
However, unlike a typical Thursday, today’s games will not be available on Amazon. Instead, Amazon will have an exclusive game on Friday.
Here’s a rundown of the Thanksgiving matchups for this year:
Which NFL teams are playing on Thanksgiving?
If you’re a die-hard NFL fan, Thanksgiving is the perfect day to indulge in some football as there are no overlapping games. The home team is always listed second.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions, 12:30 p.m. ET on CBS
New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys, 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox
Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Can I watch NFL games for free on broadcast television?
Yes, you can easily access broadcast television for free on Thanksgiving by using a good HD antenna on a big screen. Be sure to test the antenna in different locations in your home to get the best signal.
Can I stream 2024’s Thanksgiving NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Definitely! Here are some options:
Paramount+
Paramount+ offers a one-week free trial, followed by a monthly charge of $8 or $13. You can opt for an annual plan for as low as $30.
Peacock
Peacock from NBC provides access to several games, including Sunday night matchups, for a monthly fee of $8 or $14. The free trial option has been discontinued.
Disney+
You can get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundled together for $17 per month. For an ad-free experience on Hulu, the cost is $30 per month.
Including Live TV in the bundle raises the price to $77 per month ($90 without ads).
Hulu with Live TV
A three-day free trial is available on Hulu with Live TV, followed by a monthly charge of $77.
YouTubeTV
After a free trial, you can subscribe for $73 per month.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling TV offers the “Orange” plan for $40 per month and the “Blue” plan for $55 per month. Unfortunately, the seven-day free trial has been discontinued.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow, and AT&T TV, DirecTV Stream will cost you $80 per month and up after the free trial. The package including NFL Network is priced at $99 per month.
Fubo TV
Fubo TV is a sports-focused streaming service offering broadcast networks in most markets. You can get a seven-day free trial and then expect to pay $80 or more per month based on your chosen channels.
Can I watch Thanksgiving’s NFL games on Amazon?
No, Amazon does not air NFL games on Thanksgiving, but there will be a game available on Black Friday. The next Thursday night game on Amazon will feature the Green Bay Packers versus the Detroit Lions on Dec. 5.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
Yes, there are a few options available:
NFL App
You can stream games broadcast locally in your market on Sundays using the NFL App. To watch out-of-market games, you can choose from two options.
NFL+
You can access live local and out-of-market games, including replays, for a seasonal fee of $50 (or $100 for the premium subscription).
NFL Sunday Ticket
YouTube offers NFL Sunday Ticket starting at $73 per month for access to all out-of-market games this season, or a one-time payment of $449.
