NFL on Netflix adding surprising games during Thanksgiving week, late-season matchups and more
Netflix is becoming a serious player in the NFL world. What started with Christmas Day games is now turning into something much bigger as the streaming giant continues expanding its partnership with the NFL heading into the 2026 season. And the schedule additions are honestly pretty surprising.
MORE: Top 10 AFC vs. NFC games on the 2026 NFL schedule Netflix Will Stream the NFL Season Opener in Australia The biggest international headline remains the historic season opener between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Australia. The game will: Open the 2026 NFL season Be played in Melbourne Mark the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Australia And Netflix will be the exclusive home for most viewers.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to throw a pass against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter of an NFL NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Thanksgiving Week Is Getting Bigger Too One of the most unexpected additions? A brand-new Thanksgiving Eve game.
Netflix will reportedly carry the Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Rams game on the night before Thanksgiving. That’s a major shift for the NFL calendar.
Thanksgiving football has traditionally belonged to Thursday itself, but now the league is essentially turning the entire week into a football holiday. Christmas Day Football Isn’t Going Anywhere Netflix’s Christmas Day partnership with the NFL is also continuing. After successful holiday broadcasts over the last two seasons, the streaming platform will again air Christmas Gameday matchups in 2026.