NFL Thanksgiving Day Tripleheader Promises Historic Rivalries and Star Performances

On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the NFL will uphold its longstanding Thanksgiving Day tradition with a tripleheader featuring the Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys, and Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens. These matchups promise a full day of competitive football, historic rivalries, and notable halftime performances.

The day's schedule is as follows:

• Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
• Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

• Broadcast: FOX

• Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys

• Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

• Broadcast: CBS

• Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
• Venue: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
• Broadcast: NBC

The Detroit Lions have hosted Thanksgiving Day games since 1934, with the exception of a hiatus during World War II. This year, they face the Green Bay Packers, their NFC North rivals. The Packers-Lions rivalry is one of the NFL's longest-standing, dating back to 1932. They have faced each other twice annually without interruption, making it the league's longest uninterrupted rivalry. This Thanksgiving marks their 23rd meeting on the holiday, with the Packers leading the Thanksgiving series 12-8-1.

The Dallas Cowboys, who have hosted Thanksgiving games since 1966, will welcome the Kansas City Chiefs. This game is notable as it marks Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' first professional appearance in Arlington, Texas. The Chiefs last played on Thanksgiving in 2006, holding a 5-5 record on the holiday. The Cowboys have a 34-22-1 record on Thanksgiving.

The evening game features an AFC North rivalry between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. Both teams are vying for playoff positions, adding significance to this matchup.

In terms of player updates, the Detroit Lions' center Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowler, has ended his retirement and rejoined the team. His return is timely, given injuries to the Lions' offensive line, including Graham Glasgow and Christian Mahogany. For the Kansas City Chiefs, running back Isiah Pacheco is set to return after a three-game absence due to a sprained MCL. In his absence, veteran Kareem Hunt contributed 212 rushing yards and three touchdowns over the past three games.

Halftime performances will add to the day's festivities. Detroit native Jack White will perform during the Lions-Packers game halftime. Post Malone is slated for the halftime show during the Cowboys-Chiefs game, coinciding with the launch of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Lil Jon will entertain fans during the halftime break of the Ravens-Bengals game.

The games will be broadcast on their respective networks:

• FOX: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
• CBS: Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys
• NBC: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

Streaming options include FOX Sports, CBS All Access, and NBC Sports. Additionally, the Lions-Packers game will be available for free streaming in 4K on Tubi.

Weather forecasts for the game locations are as follows:

• Detroit, MI: Cloudy with temperatures around 33°F (0°C).
• Arlington, TX: Clear skies with temperatures around 46°F (8°C).
• Baltimore, MD: Mostly clear with temperatures around 51°F (11°C).

Thanksgiving Day NFL games are a significant cultural event in the United States, bringing families together and boosting local economies through increased tourism and spending. The games also provide substantial viewership for the networks, impacting advertising revenues.

This year's Thanksgiving Day games blend traditional rivalries with high-stakes matchups that could influence playoff standings, promising an exciting day of football for fans nationwide.