Netflix expands NFL partnership with Thanksgiving Eve Packers-Rams game and growing exclusive coverage plans
TOI GLOBAL DESK | TOI GLOBAL | May 14, 2026, 04:27 IST
Netflix expands NFL partnership with Thanksgiving Eve Packers-Rams game and growing exclusive coverage plans
Netflix is continuing to strengthen its partnership with the NFL after announcing it will stream a standalone Thanksgiving Eve matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 25, 2026. The game marks another major step in the streaming platform’s growing role in football coverage. Along with its Christmas Day broadcasts, Netflix will also stream the Week 1 game in Australia featuring the Rams and San Francisco 49ers. The company is also expected to play a role during Week 18 as playoff races intensify. The full NFL schedule will be released on May 14, with more Netflix games expected to be revealed. In addition, Netflix announced it will stream the annual NFL Honors before Super Bowl 61 in Los Angeles. The next season of Quarterback will also return on July 14 featuring several NFL quarterbacks.
Netflix is continuing to grow its partnership with the NFL after announcing it will stream a standalone Thanksgiving Eve game for the first time. The matchup will feature the Green Bay Packers visiting the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 25, 2026, the night before the NFL’s traditional Thanksgiving games.
The game adds another major event to Netflix’s growing NFL schedule. The streaming platform already carries Christmas games and will now also stream the Week 1 game in Australia between the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. Netflix is also expected to be involved during Week 18, when playoff spots are decided at the end of the regular season.
The full 2026 NFL schedule will officially be released on May 14, including details about the rest of Netflix’s games for the season. With many fans traveling or celebrating the holidays the night before Thanksgiving, the league believes the Packers-Rams matchup could attract a huge audience. “This feels like a perfect game for a big holiday audience,” one NFL observer said.
Netflix also announced it will stream the annual “NFL Honors” ceremony before Super Bowl 61 in Los Angeles next year. The event includes the MVP announcement, Hall of Fame selections, and several league awards.
The company also revealed the next season of “Quarterback” will release on July 14 and feature Jayden Daniels, Joe Flacco, Baker Mayfield, and Cam Ward. “We’re excited to keep growing with the NFL,” Netflix said in its announcement.
The game adds another major event to Netflix’s growing NFL schedule. The streaming platform already carries Christmas games and will now also stream the Week 1 game in Australia between the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. Netflix is also expected to be involved during Week 18, when playoff spots are decided at the end of the regular season.
The full 2026 NFL schedule will officially be released on May 14, including details about the rest of Netflix’s games for the season. With many fans traveling or celebrating the holidays the night before Thanksgiving, the league believes the Packers-Rams matchup could attract a huge audience. “This feels like a perfect game for a big holiday audience,” one NFL observer said.
Netflix also announced it will stream the annual “NFL Honors” ceremony before Super Bowl 61 in Los Angeles next year. The event includes the MVP announcement, Hall of Fame selections, and several league awards.
The company also revealed the next season of “Quarterback” will release on July 14 and feature Jayden Daniels, Joe Flacco, Baker Mayfield, and Cam Ward. “We’re excited to keep growing with the NFL,” Netflix said in its announcement.