Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri ; Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys during a game on December 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri ; Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys during a game on December 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys will take the field for the annual Thanksgiving Day NFL game on Nov. 27
In addition to the two teams playing, the game will also include a halftime performance from Post Malone
The Chiefs vs Cowboys matchup kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET
There's nothing quite like a competitive NFL matchup to go with all the Thanksgiving fixings!
The Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) and the Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) will face off in a Thanksgiving game on Nov. 27. While the Chiefs have a better record, both teams are coming off major wins: The Cowboys came back 21-0 to beat the Philadelphia Eagles by three points on Nov. 23, and the Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 in overtime.
Viewers can expect all the star players from each team — including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Dak Prescott and George Pickens — to take the field. The football players won't be the only stars, as Post Malone will take the stage for the Cowboys' 29th annual Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show.
"honored to be part of the @dallascowboys @salvationarmyus red kettle kickoff halftime show. see y’all on thanksgiving," he captioned photos of him in Cowboys merch on Nov. 16.
The Cowboys are no strangers to competing on Thanksgiving Day, as they've played every year since 1966 (except for 1975 and 1977). Meanwhile, the Chiefs have also played on the holiday, but not since 2006. The last time the two teams faced off against each other on Thanksgiving was in 1995, when the Cowboys beat the Chiefs 24-12.
Here's everything to know about how to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Dallas Cowboys game on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
What time does the Chiefs-Cowboys game start?
Roy Miller #98 of the Kansas City Chiefs tackles Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys during a football game on November 5, 2017 in Arlington, Texas.
Roy Miller #98 of the Kansas City Chiefs tackles Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys during a football game on November 5, 2017 in Arlington, Texas.
The Thanksgiving Chiefs-Cowboys game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. CT on Nov. 27.
The game will take place after the Green Bay Packers face off against the Detroit Lions — the NFL’s other traditional Thanksgiving Day team — and before the Cincinnati Bengals compete against the Baltimore Ravens.
It will be a home game for the Cowboys, taking place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
How can I watch the Chiefs-Cowboys game on cable?
Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys pursues Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during a game on November 21, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys pursues Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during a game on November 21, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Chiefs-Cowboys game is available on cable nationwide on CBS. While CBS will host that Thanksgiving game, Fox will air Packers-Lions at 1 p.m. ET., and NBC will broadcast Bengals-Ravens at 8:20 p.m. ET.
How can I stream the Chiefs-Cowboys game online?
Rudy Niswanger #64 of the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on October 11, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri.
Rudy Niswanger #64 of the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on October 11, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri.
For anyone who doesn't have cable, there are still several other ways to enjoy the Thanksgiving game through CBS's streaming app, live TV streamers and the teams' apps.
Paramount+
The only non-live television streamer app that will feature the Chiefs-Cowboys is Paramount+, because CBS and Paramount+ are owned by the same parent company. Paramount+ plans start at $7.99 per month and offer a one-week free trial.
YouTube TV
Since the Chiefs-Cowboys game is a nationally broadcast game on CBS, several live TV streaming services will feature the game. Monthly plans for YouTube TV start at $82.99 per month and include a variety of networks, including CBS.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is another live TV streaming network that is similar to YouTube TV. Plans start at $88.99 per month, and CBS is included in the base package.
DIRECTV
CBS is included in several of DIRECTV's packages, which range from $90 to $125 per month.
Fubo
Fubo is another live TV streaming service that includes CBS among the included channels. Plans range from $85 to $115 per month.
NFL, Chiefs and Cowboys Apps
Depending on where a fan is located, they can stream the Cowboys-Chiefs game on the Chiefs app and their website, the Cowboys app and their website and the NFL mobile app.