Netflix is celebrating the Christmas holiday streaming an NFL doubleheader featuring two marquee NFC rivalry matchups. The Dallas Cowboys will face the Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Detroit Lions meeting the Minnesota Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
The streaming company announced CBS Sports will handle game production, while NFL Media will oversee pregame, postgame and halftime studio coverage. The move marks the second straight year Netflix has carried the league’s holiday slate after its debut last season.
As the platform expands its live sports footprint, Netflix plans to lean heavily on a roster of familiar NFL voices. Ian Eagle and his son, Noah Eagle, will return to call the action along with Netflix Sports Club host Kay Adams. Former NFL stars Drew Brees, Manti Te’o and Nate Burleson will also be part of the on-air team.
Additionally, Netflix is adding Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, Commanders running back Austin Ekeler and WWE Superstar Seth Rollins to its holiday lineup. The company said the expanded cast is designed to deliver a blend of traditional football analysis and entertainment-focused storytelling.
The Christmas Day schedule will also serve as a showcase for several of Netflix’s football-related projects. Quarterback, the streamer’s follow-up to its successful sports docuseries franchise, features Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Last year’s Receiver highlighted Vikings star Justin Jefferson and Lions wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown — two key figures in this year’s holiday matchup.
Netflix’s ongoing relationship with the Cowboys will also be on display. The platform is preparing to roll out America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, along with Deion Sanders’ newly announced series PRIME TIME and Season 2 of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Last year’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday delivered historic viewership for the company. According to Netflix, the Chiefs’ win over the Steelers and the Ravens’ blowout victory against the Texans became the two most-streamed NFL games ever in the United States, averaging more than 26.5 million domestic viewers and more than 30 million globally.
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