How to Watch NFL Thanksgiving Games in 2026 Without Cable: Bears-Lions, Eagles-Cowboys and Chiefs-Bills
All three NFL games on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, air on broadcast TV: CBS, FOX and NBC. That means you can watch the whole tripleheader without cable, either free with an antenna or through each network's streaming service.
2026 Thanksgiving Day NFL schedule
| Game | Kickoff (ET) | TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions | 1 p.m. | CBS | Paramount+, NFL+ |
| Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | FOX | FOX One, NFL+ |
| Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills | 8:20 p.m. | NBC | Peacock, NFL+ |
Bears-Lions is at Ford Field in Detroit, Eagles-Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and Chiefs-Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. FOX Sports also lists Tubi for the Eagles-Cowboys game. NFL+ streams games on phones and tablets.
Option 1: a TV antenna (free)
Because all three games are on your local CBS, FOX and NBC stations, an antenna is the cheapest way to watch. A one-time purchase gets you every game with no monthly bill. Reception depends on how far you are from the towers, so check that all three stations come in clearly a few days before the holiday.
Option 2: the networks' own streaming services
- Paramount+ for Bears at Lions on CBS.
- FOX One for Eagles at Cowboys on FOX.
- Peacock for Chiefs at Bills on NBC.
Each is a separate subscription, so if you only want Thanksgiving, an antenna plus one streaming service for a game outside your area can cover it.
Option 3: DIRECTV
DIRECTV includes local channels in its packages where available, so all three games are on your local CBS, FOX and NBC stations at their usual channel numbers. Our NFL on DIRECTV guide lists where every game airs this season, and getting CBS with DIRECTV explains how local stations work. For more on the opener, see our Bears vs. Lions Thanksgiving guide.
The rest of Thanksgiving week
This year the holiday slate starts a night early. On Wednesday, November 25, the Packers visit the Rams at 8 p.m. ET in the NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve game, streaming on Netflix with U2 at halftime. On Black Friday, November 27, the Broncos visit the Steelers at 3 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
Frequently asked questions
What NFL games are on Thanksgiving 2026?
Bears at Lions at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, Eagles at Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX, and Chiefs at Bills at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, all on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Can I watch the Thanksgiving games with an antenna?
Yes. All three games air on broadcast stations, so an antenna that picks up your local CBS, FOX and NBC stations gets every game free.
Where can I stream the Thanksgiving games?
Paramount+ for the CBS game, FOX One for the FOX game and Peacock for the NBC game. NFL+ also streams them on mobile devices.
Are the Thanksgiving games on DIRECTV?
Yes. They air on your local CBS, FOX and NBC stations, which DIRECTV includes where available.
Is there an NFL game the night before Thanksgiving?
Yes. Packers at Rams streams on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Want every Thanksgiving game on one screen? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call AmericanTV.com at 1-855-690-9884.