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Football is just as much a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey and stuffing. The NFL started putting on Thanksgiving football games the same year it started (1920) and has continued to today. This year’s Thanksgiving NFL games (Week 13 of the season) include the Chicago Bears at the Detroit Lions, the New York Giants at the Dallas Cowboys, and the Miami Dolphins at the Green Bay Packers.
At a Glance: How to Watch Thanksgiving Football Games
Stream Every Game: DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo
TV Channels: CBS, Fox, NBC
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However, if you ditched cable in the last year, you might be looking for a way to stream today’s Thanksgiving games online. Below is a quick guide on how to watch every 2024 Thanksgiving football game without cable, plus a schedule of today’s matchups.
How to Watch 2024 Thanksgiving Football Games Without Cable
As usual, we’ll get three NFL games this Thanksgiving with Fox, CBS, and NBC each broadcasting one game. CBS will show the Bears vs. Lions game, Fox will broadcast the Giants vs. Cowboys game, and NBC will have the Dolphins vs. Packers game.
The short answer? You can stream every Thanksgiving NFL game with a free trial to DirecTV Stream, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV. Here’s a game-by-game breakdown for more info:
Watch Bears vs. Lions Thanksgiving Game
The first game this Thanksgiving sees the Lions hosting the Bears in Detroit. The game will be broadcast on CBS, which means you can watch the Bears vs. Lions online with Paramount+, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV. All of these start with free trials, and Paramount+ is the most affordable afterward at just $2.99/month for your first two months with their current deal ($7.99/month after that).
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Watch Giants vs. Cowboys Thanksgiving Game
Fox will be broadcasting the second Thanksgiving NFL game between the Giants and the Cowboys. Stream that game without cable using DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling. We recommend DirecTV Stream as it offers Fox coverage in more regions than the others and a free trial.
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Watch Dolphins vs. Packers Thanksgiving Game
The final Thanksgiving football game this year, the Dolphins vs. the Packers, will air on NBC. Fans can livestream the game using DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Peacock. Peacock is the most affordable option at just $19.99 for an entire year with their current Black Friday deal, but the other streamers offer free trials.
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Thanksgiving Day Football Schedule 2024
Thanksgiving NFL action kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT with the Bears vs. Lions. The Giants vs. Cowboys game comes after at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT, followed by the Dolphins vs. Packers game at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT.
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