How to Watch the NFL Thanksgiving Eve Game on Netflix: Packers vs. Rams and U2 at Halftime

The NFL is starting Thanksgiving a night early this year. The Green Bay Packers visit the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and the game streams on Netflix. It's the first game ever played on Thanksgiving Eve, and U2 is headlining the halftime show.

Game time and how to watch

Matchup	Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams
Date	Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Netflix coverage starts	6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
Kickoff	8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Stadium	SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.
Streaming	Netflix, included in every plan
Halftime	U2

Netflix says the game is included in all of its plans, so you don't need an add-on or a sports tier. Sign in on any supported device, open Netflix and pick the NFL Thanksgiving Eve Game stream. The Rams say the game will also air locally in Los Angeles on NBC4.

U2 at halftime

Netflix announced on October 20, 2026 that U2 will headline the halftime show as the band marks 50 years since forming in Dublin in 1976. U2 played the Super Bowl XXXVI halftime show in February 2002, also a Rams game. The band says the set will include special guests.

What internet speed you need

Live sports are less forgiving than a movie because there's little buffer to fall back on. Netflix's own guidance is about 5 Mbps for a 1080p HD stream and 15 Mbps for 4K. That's per stream, so a busy holiday house with several people streaming or gaming at once needs a lot more headroom. Our guide on whether 30 Mbps is enough for 4K walks through the math, and how much data Netflix uses matters if your plan has a data cap.

Avoid buffering on game night

• Plug the TV or streaming stick into the router with an Ethernet cable if you can. It's the most reliable fix for live streams.
• If you're on Wi-Fi, move the router closer to the TV or use the 5 GHz band.
• Restart the router and the streaming device a few hours before kickoff, not during the game.
• Pause big downloads, game updates and cloud backups during the game.
• Open Netflix at 6 p.m. ET when coverage starts to make sure the app and your sign-in work.

If the picture still stalls, our step-by-step Netflix buffering fixes cover the most common causes.

The rest of Thanksgiving week

The Thanksgiving Eve game opens Week 12. On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, the Bears visit the Lions at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, the Eagles visit the Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX, and the Chiefs visit the Bills at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. On Black Friday, November 27, the Broncos visit the Steelers at 3 p.m. ET on Prime Video.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the NFL Thanksgiving Eve game?

Kickoff for Packers at Rams is 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Netflix coverage starts at 6 p.m. ET.

Do I need a special Netflix plan to watch?

No. Netflix says the game is included in all of its plans.

Who is performing at halftime?

U2 is headlining the halftime show, celebrating 50 years as a band.

Is the game on regular TV?

It streams on Netflix. The Rams say it also airs locally in Los Angeles on NBC4.

What speed do I need to stream it?

Netflix recommends about 5 Mbps for HD and 15 Mbps for 4K per stream. Leave extra room if others in the house are online.