The NFL is by far the most popular sport in the United States. Their global presence is growing each and every year with their numerous international games. When the league makes announcements, fans around the world tune in.
That is no different for one of their most recent statements.
BREAKING: NFL Planning Massive Announcement For Late In The 2025 Season
Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; The NFL shield logo is seen on the field at SoFi Stadium before a game between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; The NFL shield logo is seen on the field at SoFi Stadium before a game between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
According to multiple reports, the NFL has big plans for Christmas Day in 2025:
Ourand noted that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell “announced plans for a tripleheader of NFL games this Christmas—with two games on Netflix and one on Amazon Prime. Christmas falls on a Thursday, which is why Amazon, the home of Thursday Night Football, gets a game.”
Despite that, as Warren Sharp detailed, the NFL viewership numbers dwarfed the NBA’s.
Dec 23, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of trees decorated for Christmas outside of Lambeau Field prior to the game between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of trees decorated for Christmas outside of Lambeau Field prior to the game between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
While NBA star LeBron James said “Christmas is our day” after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors in a thrilling game, he later acknowledged the disparity.
This won’t be the first time the NFL is airing three games on Christmas Day. The league aired a trio of Dec. 25 games in both 2022 and 2023. In those years, Christmas Day fell on Sunday and Monday, respectively.
Here is look at total viewers on Christmas Day:
So the NFL is indeed taking Christmas from the NBA.
The league is planning a Christmas TRIPLEHEADER this year (a Thursday) after the success of last year’s 2-game Christmas slate:
Game 1: Netflix Game
2: Netflix Game
3: Amazon
Last year’s viewership domination:
24.1M – Chiefs v Steelers
24.3M – Ravens v Texans
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.7M – Lakers v Warriors
5.1M – Celtics v 76ers
4.9M – Knicks v Spurs
4.3M – Timberwolves v Mavs
3.8M – Nuggets v Suns
Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The NFL shield logo on the field before the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Kansas City Chiefs at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The shield logo on the field before the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Kansas City Chiefs at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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