This Christmas, the NFL is sliding down the chimney with an amazing gift: a pair of action-packed matchups to light up every football fanatic’s holiday season!

The 2024 NFL Christmas Day game schedule is out. Chiefs fans, Steelers diehards, Ravens loyalists, and Texans supporters all have something to cheer for. Here’s how to catch every tackle, touchdown, and holiday highlight.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The holiday kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET with an exciting matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers, streamed exclusively on Netflix. Whether you’re rooting for Patrick Mahomes to lead the Chiefs to victory or hoping the Steelers bring their A-game, this game is sure to set the tone for an unforgettable Christmas Day doubleheader.

The action continues at 4:30 p.m. ET as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans in a thrilling evening showdown streamed on Netflix. With star power on both sides and playoff implications in the air, this game promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

Win-Loss Records for The Playing Teams

The Chiefs, with an impressive 14-1 record, dominate the AFC West and have already clinched their division. They showcased their dominance with both a strong home, 8-0, and away, 6-1, performance.

The Ravens, at 10-5, are in a tight race in the AFC North and are looking to build momentum heading into the playoffs. Their record for away wins and losses is 5-3, and 5-2 for home.

Meanwhile, the Texans, sitting at 9-6, are at the top of the AFC South. They showed off their prowess with 5-2, home records, and tied at 4-4, away. Hence, the game between the Ravens and the Texans could be crucial for both teams’ playoff aspirations and seeding.

A Streaming First for Netflix

Since both games will be streamed exclusively on Netflix, this marks the platform’s first foray into live NFL broadcasts. As part of a three-year deal, Netflix is now the official home for Christmas Day NFL games, bringing holiday cheer to fans like never before.

The platform has previously partnered with the NFL on shows like Quarterback released in 2023. In July 2024, it released Receiver, which features five of the NFL’s best pass catchers through the 2023 season. They include Davante Adams of the Raiders, Justin Jefferson of the Vikings, George Kittle and Deebo Samuel of the 49ers, and Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Lions.

What Else to Expect: Performances and Entertainment

In addition to the highly anticipated NFL games, Netflix offers an exciting lineup of performances this Christmas Day.

Mariah Carey will kick off the festivities with a pre-recorded rendition of “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” followed by national anthems sung by Voices of Service and Pentatonix. Beyoncé will headline the halftime show, debuting live tracks from her “Cowboy Carter” album.

Netflix Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, shared that the company made a bold move last year by embracing live content, tapping into large fanbases across various genres like comedy, reality TV, and sports. She emphasized that no other live events attract the same audience size as NFL football and expressed excitement about exclusively streaming the NFL’s Christmas Day games.

Brandon Riegg, the vice president of nonfiction series and sports at Netflix, has also addressed concerns about the platform’s ability to handle a large influx of viewers. This came after streaming issues during the November 15 fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.

Riegg noted that while the company had tested its systems, the massive viewership highlighted areas for improvement. “We never want to have technical issues or a disappointing experience for our members. There was a subset of people that were watching that struggled with that and we acknowledge that,” he said.

Netflix has since made adjustments to prevent similar issues during future high-traffic events. Fans can expect a smoother streaming experience during the NFL’s Christmas Day games and other major live broadcasts.