NFL releases its 2026 Christmas schedule. Here are the three games

Q: What teams are playing in the 2026 NFL Christmas games?

The 2026 Christmas games will feature six teams, all of which are playoff rematches.

Q: When did the NFL start playing multiple games on Christmas?

The NFL began its tradition of multiple Christmas games in 2021.

Q: How many Christmas games will the NFL have in 2026?

The NFL will have three Christmas games in 2026, along with a 'Thursday Night Football' game on Christmas Eve.

Q: What is the significance of the 2026 NFL Christmas schedule?

The 2026 Christmas schedule is significant as it continues the NFL's growing tradition of holiday games, enhancing fan engagement during the festive season.

There's no reason to have the stockings up by the fireplace just yet, but the NFL has already prepared its gifts for football fans: three more Christmas games in 2026.

The 2026 NFL schedule release revealed the six teams that will be competing on Christmas for a Week 16 game, and all three Yuletide games feature playoff rematches.

The league did not begin its tradition of playing multiple games on Christmas annually until 2021, but it didn't take long for the NFL to boost the volume. In 2022, 2023 and 2025, there were three games on the annual holiday. Football fans are getting another triple-header in 2026, in addition to a "Thursday Night Football" game on Christmas Eve.

Here's what to know about this year's Christmas schedule:

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Celebrities and former players took the stage to announce picks during the 2026 NFL Draft.

See the familiar faces who helped deliver selections across draft weekend.

Above, Former Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson speaks during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Mark Ingram II poses on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pat McAfee speaks on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Joe Haden speaks during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Jimbo Covert walks on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Former Buffalo Bills Shane Conlan speaks during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dwight Stephenson walks on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Matt Millen speaks during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Curtis Martin walks on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (center) with former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Lynn Swann (left) and running back Jerome Bettis during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

Celebrities and former players took the stage to announce picks during the 2026 NFL Draft.

See the familiar faces who helped deliver selections across draft weekend.

Above, Former Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson speaks during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

Celebrities and former players took the stage to announce picks during the 2026 NFL Draft.

See the familiar faces who helped deliver selections across draft weekend.

Above, Former Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson speaks during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

Mark Ingram II poses on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

Pat McAfee speaks on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

Joe Haden speaks during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

Jimbo Covert walks on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

Former Buffalo Bills Shane Conlan speaks during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

Dwight Stephenson walks on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

Matt Millen speaks during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

Curtis Martin walks on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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See celebrities and former players announce the 2026 NFL Draft picks

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (center) with former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Lynn Swann (left) and running back Jerome Bettis during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.

NFL Christmas games 2026

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. ET, Netflix
Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills, 4:30 p.m. ET, Netflix
Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m., Fox

First up, the Chicago Bears will host the Green Bay Packers just over 11 months after the Bears took down the Packers at Soldier Field in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Next up, the Denver Broncos are set to host the Buffalo Bills in a rematch of their divisional round matchup in the AFC last year.

Finally, the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks will meet at Lumen Field in Seattle for another clash between NFC West titans. The two teams competed in last year's NFC championship, which the Seahawks won before going on to win Super Bowl 60.