Are there any NFL games on Christmas Eve? What you need to know in week 17

On December 25, 2024By Littum

Week 17 of the NFL season is here. The penultimate week of the 2024 regular season features five division contests and four more between teams currently in playoff position.

There will be NFL games on Christmas for the fourth consecutive year. But what about Christmas Eve? Here’s what you need to know about the holiday week of action in the NFL.

Are there any NFL games on Christmas Eve?

No, the NFL did not schedule any games on Christmas Eve this season. There are NFL games on five different days this week, but none are scheduled for Christmas Eve.

There will be a doubleheader of NFL games on Christmas and “Thursday Night Football” the day after Christmas.

NFL Christmas Game

The NFL is playing two Christmas games this year instead of three like in 2023 and 2022. They have the four teams that played Saturday in Week 16.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5) host the AFC West champion Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) in the first game of the day, which starts at 1 p.m. ET. The Baltimore Ravens (10-5) hosted by Houston Texas (9-6) in the second game of the holiday, starting at 4:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch NFL Christmas games

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Meeting place: Acrisure Stadium
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Streaming: Netflix
Channel: Local CBS affiliate (Pittsburgh, Kansas City markets ONLY)

Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens

Location: Houston, Texas
Meeting place: NRG Stadium
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Streaming: Netflix
Channel: Local CBS affiliate (Houston, Baltimore markets ONLY)

Netflix will stream both games in the doubleheader live for Christmas.

NFL fans in the US outside of the competing teams’ markets will need to log into their Netflix account – or subscribe to the streaming service – to watch. Both matchups will be available with any Netflix subscription.

The NFL will also stream the games on its premium subscription service, NFL+, on mobile devices.