Packers to debut new NFL timeslot

TL;DR

The Green Bay Packers will play the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve game on November 25th at 7 pm CT. This new timeslot raises questions about scheduling and fan attendance.

Key points

Packers will face Rams on Thanksgiving Eve.
Game scheduled for November 25th at 7 pm CT.
This is the first Thanksgiving Eve game in NFL history.
Concerns about fan attendance due to the timing.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Wednesday, Netflix announced that its Thanksgiving Eve game, a 7 pm CT kickoff on Wednesday, November 25th, will be a contest between the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood. This is the first Thanksgiving Eve game, a new timeslot for the league, and it’ll be interesting to see how the league handles everything around a mid-season Wednesday kickoff after years of playing on Thursday night. With such a quick turnaround, it would make sense if the Packers had a bye week the week prior to their matchup against the Rams, since a Sunday to Wednesday split seems brutal. The other option, I guess, would be playing on *Thursday Night Football* the week prior. Wisconsin snowbirds love to take over West Coast stadiums, but a night game the day before a major holiday is going ot make it tougher for them to make the trip to SoFi Stadium this time around. That probably will help out the Rams with keeping a home crowd in the stadium. Keep an eye out as we provide you with more updates on the Packers’ upcoming schedule. A full schedule release is planned for the league on Thursday.

Q&A

What is the date and time of the Packers vs. Rams Thanksgiving Eve game?

The game is scheduled for November 25th at 7 pm CT.

Is this the first Thanksgiving Eve game in the NFL?

Yes, this will be the NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve game.

How might the new Wednesday kickoff affect fan attendance?

The Wednesday night game before Thanksgiving could make it tougher for fans, especially from Wisconsin, to travel to SoFi Stadium.