Thanksgiving Day
Stream Thanksgiving football — all three games, no cable bill
Lions at noon, Cowboys at 4:30pm, primetime at 8:20pm — three games across CBS, FOX, and NBC. SDZ carries all three networks at $39.95/mo flat.
TL;DR: Thanksgiving Day NFL football is three games on three networks: the noon Lions game on CBS or FOX (rotates by visiting team’s conference), the 4:30pm ET Cowboys game on FOX or CBS, and the 8:20pm ET primetime game on NBC. Slam Dunk Zone includes all three networks in its $39.95/mo lineup — one membership covers the entire Thanksgiving slate, plus the rest of the NFL year, college football, NBA, and 4,900+ other channels.
The 2026 Thanksgiving NFL schedule (three games)
Thanksgiving Day football has been a three-game tradition since 2006:
- 12:30pm ET — Detroit Lions home game: The Lions have hosted on Thanksgiving since 1934. Network rotates by visiting team’s conference (CBS for AFC visitor, FOX for NFC visitor).
- 4:30pm ET — Dallas Cowboys home game: The Cowboys have hosted on Thanksgiving since 1966 (with two exceptions). Same network-rotation rule.
- 8:20pm ET — Primetime game on NBC: Added in 2006. Rotating matchup, always on NBC’s Thursday primetime slot. Same broadcast crew as Sunday Night Football.
How to watch all three games without cable
All three Thanksgiving games are on broadcast networks — CBS, FOX, or NBC. With an OTA antenna in most metros you can watch all three for free, but the antenna can’t follow you to the dinner table at someone else’s house. Streaming-bundle alternatives (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV) all include the three broadcast networks at $82.99-$84.99/mo.
Slam Dunk Zone includes CBS, FOX, and NBC in its $39.95/mo flat lineup — about $43/mo less than the streaming-bundle equivalents and travel-portable to any HDMI TV with a Firestick. Sign up Thanksgiving morning at /checkout/; AccuViewTV emails credentials in minutes — installed before the noon kickoff.
What you need on Thanksgiving Day
The minimal Thanksgiving streaming setup:
- Internet: 15 Mbps for stable 1080p. If you’re at a relative’s house, confirm their Wi-Fi clears that.
- Device: Fire TV Stick ($25-$40), Apple TV, or a phone/tablet. Most modern smart TVs with Android OS work directly.
- App: IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate — both free in the device’s app store, both load M3U credentials in one paste.
- Membership: SDZ at $39.95/mo. Sign up Thanksgiving morning if you want — credentials arrive by email within minutes.
| YouTube TV / cable | Slam Dunk Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $82.99 (YouTube TV) | $39.95 |
| Lions noon game | Yes (CBS or FOX) | Yes |
| Cowboys 4:30pm game | Yes (FOX or CBS) | Yes |
| NBC primetime game | Yes | Yes |
| Travel to relatives’ house | Mobile app works | Firestick in your bag |
FAQ
People also ask
What channels are the Thanksgiving NFL games on?
The Lions noon game and the Cowboys 4:30pm game alternate between CBS and FOX based on the visiting team’s conference (AFC visitor → CBS, NFC visitor → FOX). The 8:20pm primetime game is always on NBC. SDZ carries all three at $39.95/mo flat.
Can I watch all three Thanksgiving games on one service?
Yes. SDZ ($39.95/mo flat) covers CBS, FOX, and NBC — the three Thanksgiving broadcasters. YouTube TV ($82.99) and Hulu + Live TV ($82.99) also carry all three; SDZ is the cheapest option.
What time does Thanksgiving football start?
Game 1 (Lions, Detroit): 12:30pm ET kickoff. Game 2 (Cowboys, Dallas): 4:30pm ET kickoff. Game 3 (NBC primetime): 8:20pm ET kickoff. Pre-game coverage starts ~30 minutes before each game.
Are the Thanksgiving games on Prime Video?
No — Thanksgiving Day games are NOT Thursday Night Football despite being on a Thursday. They run on the broadcast networks (CBS, FOX, NBC) on the standard Thanksgiving slate. Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football schedule skips Thanksgiving week.
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