NFL on Netflix adding surprising games during Thanksgiving week, late-season matchups and more

TL;DR

Netflix is expanding its NFL offerings by adding games during Thanksgiving week and late-season matchups, enhancing its partnership with the league ahead of the 2026 season.

Key points

Netflix is expanding its NFL game offerings.
New games will be available during Thanksgiving week.
The partnership with the NFL is set to grow through the 2026 season.
The season opener will feature the 49ers and Rams in Australia.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Q&A

What NFL games will Netflix stream during Thanksgiving week?

Netflix will stream several surprising NFL games during Thanksgiving week as part of its expanded partnership with the league.

How is Netflix's partnership with the NFL changing for the 2026 season?

Netflix's partnership with the NFL is evolving to include more games, starting with the season opener in Australia and additional matchups throughout the season.

Which teams are playing in the NFL season opener that Netflix will stream?

The NFL season opener that Netflix will stream features the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.