For the 2025 season there are three games scheduled for Christmas and here we review all the games throughout history
In recent years, the NFL has strengthened the tradition of including a couple of games on its schedule to be played during the Christmas day. The first time an NFL game was held on these dates was in 1971 with two games in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, then there was a pause from 1989 to 2019 when only games were scheduled if Christmas It coincided with the weekend. Starting in 2020, at least one game is scheduled for this date regardless of the day.
Until the previous season they had disputed 32 NFL games on Christmas and with those of this 2025 the list will grow to 35.
All NFL games on Christmas
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Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.
