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'Tis the season for hard action on the grid! The NFL has two marquee games on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, featuring four AFC powerhouses and a pair of powerhouse divas.
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For the first game, the Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5) at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with reigning Christmas Queen Mariah Carey opening the show. And for game two, the Baltimore Ravens (10-5) battle the Houston Texans (9-6) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, with a highly anticipated halftime show by Beyoncé.
When does the NFL start on Christmas Day?
The Chiefs vs. Steelers is live, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, while Ravens vs. Texans kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT.
NFL pregame coverage on Christmas Day has an 11 a.m. start time. ET/8 a.m. PT.
How to Watch NFL on Christmas Day Online
Both games are on Netflix. This is the first time the streaming service has hosted live NFL games, and the only way to watch the NFL on Christmas Day is with a Netflix subscription. The games are not nationally televised on NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, ESPN or the NFL Network.
However, if you live in the Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Baltimore or Houston metro areas, the games are broadcast on your local CBS affiliate — or on the subscription-only Paramount+. Sign up for a seven-day free trial to watch NFL for free on Christmas Day if you live in the TV markets of the NFL teams playing on Wednesday, December 25.
Plus, you can also watch NFL games on Christmas Day on NFL+ starting at $6.99 per month for the standard membership or $14.99 per month for NLF+ Premium.
With NFL+, fans can watch or listen to games live and on demand, as well as enjoy recaps and more.
How to stream NFL for free on Christmas Day on Netflix
Want to stream the NFL on Christmas Day for free online? While Netflix doesn't offer a free trial to watch the games, you can still stream them live for free when you sign up with Verizon.
Sign up with Verizon and get a full year of free Netflix and Max as a benefit with the service. Once the 12 months are up, you can either cancel or keep the commercial supported versions of both streaming services for just $10 per month total. That's over 40% off Netflix and Max.
Meanwhile, T-Mobile offers Netflix for free when you sign up for most of its Go5G plans — whether it's the Go5G Next, Go5G Plus, or Magenta Max plans.
Who's playing during the NFL's Christmas Day halftime shows
During the doubleheader, there are many shows throughout the NFL on Christmas Day. NFL game day kicks off with Mariah Carey performing “All I Want for Christmas Is You” while the Voices of Service quartet performs the National Anthem before the Chiefs vs. Steelers.
Plus, pop group Pentatonix sings the national anthem before the Ravens vs. Texans, while Grammy Award-winning recording artist Beyoncé performs during halftime of the game.
Although she is not scheduled to perform, it is possible that Taylor Swift will perform at the Chiefs vs. Steelers, as she is dating star Travis Kelce.
How to buy NFL tickets online for Christmas Day
Want to watch the Christmas match in person? There are still last-minute NFL game tickets available through Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 or more with code BB2024) and StubHub. Prices vary by city and available seats.
Plus, you can save $150 when you spend $500 with a promo code TABLE TABLE 150or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code TABLE TABLE 300 at TicketNetwork.com.
Start at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, while Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, December 25. Both games live on Netflix. Sign up with Verizon or T-Mobile to watch the games for free.
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