Netflix NFL 2026: Schedule, Christmas Games and Streaming Costs

Streaming giant Netflix will broadcast two regular-season NFL games live on Christmas Day 2026, anchoring a multiyear contract expansion that brings professional football to the platform without requiring an extra sports add-on fee, augsburger-allgemeine.de reported. The holiday slate features the Green Bay Packers hosting the Chicago Bears at 19:00 Central European Time (1:00 p.m. Eastern Time), followed by the Buffalo Bills facing the Denver Broncos at 22:30 Central European Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time).

Green Bay Packers Meet Chicago Bears in Holiday Opener

The first of the two Christmas fixtures pits the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears as they square off on Friday, December 25, 2026. Kickoff is locked in for 19:00 MEZ.

Buffalo Bills Travel to Face Denver Broncos on Christmas Night

Later that same evening, the schedule shifts to an AFC showdown as the Buffalo Bills visit the Denver Broncos for a 22:30 MEZ kickoff on December 25, 2026.

Broadcasting Rights Expand Under Multiyear Agreement

The Christmas broadcasts form part of a broader five-game package secured by Netflix for the 2026/27 NFL season. The arrangement stems from a multiyear contract extension signed by the platform. Beyond the holiday games, the slate includes the league’s first regular-season game in Australia between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams on September 11, 2026, and a Thanksgiving Eve matchup on November 26, 2026, featuring the Packers and Rams with a halftime show by U2. The platform will also stream the regular-season finale on January 9, 2027, and the annual NFL Honors ceremony in February 2027.

Netflix Games Cost No Extra Subscription Fees

All five games are included in standard Netflix subscriptions without additional pay-per-view fees. The ad-supported standard tier costs 6.99 euros per month, according to pricing available in October 2026.

Seattle Seahawks Hold Reigning Champion Status

The league enters this holiday schedule following Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, where the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Kenneth Walker III led the charge, with Walker earning Super Bowl MVP honors after rushing for 135 yards to secure the franchise’s second title.

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