Are There NFL Games on Christmas?

It’s a question that’s been asked for years – are there NFL games on Christmas Day? The answer, unfortunately, is no. While the NFL does have a slate of games on Christmas Eve, they have never held any games on Christmas Day.

History of the NFL on Christmas

The National Football League has a long history of playing games on Christmas Day. The first NFL game on Christmas was played in 1921, and there have been games on Christmas every year since. The NFL typically schedules two or three games on Christmas Day, and they are always some of the most popular and highly-anticipated games of the season.

The first NFL game on Christmas

The first NFL game on Christmas was played on December 25, 1971, between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a regular season game, and it was broadcast on ABC. The Dolphins won the game, 27-24.

Since then, there have been several other NFL games played on Christmas Day, including a few playoff games. In recent years, the NFL has made a tradition of scheduling at least one marquee game on Christmas Day every year.

The most recent NFL game on Christmas

The most recent NFL game on Christmas was in 2016 between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys. The game was played on a Saturday, which is unusual for an NFL game. The Lions won the game, 20-17.

Why the NFL doesn’t play on Christmas

It’s become a tradition in recent years for the NFL to hold games on Christmas day. However, there are a few reasons why the NFL doesn’t play on Christmas. The main reason is that Christmas is a religious holiday and many players and fans would prefer to spend time with their families. Additionally, Christmas is a time when people are already busy with travel and other holiday activities, so it can be difficult to find time to watch a football game.

Christmas is a religious holiday

One of the main reasons the NFL doesn’t play on Christmas is because it’s a religious holiday. Christmas is celebrated by Christians around the world to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Many people believe that Jesus was born on December 25th, which is why Christmas is traditionally celebrated on that day.

Another reason the NFL doesn’t play on Christmas is because it’s a family holiday. Christmas is a time when families come together and spend time with each other. It’s also a time when people give and receive gifts. For many families, Christmas is one of the only times they can all be together in one place.

The NFL has occasionally considered playing on Christmas, but it has never gone through with it. One reason for this is that most NFL players are Christian, and they would likely object to playing on such an important religious holiday. Another reason is that playing on Christmas would be disruptive to family traditions and would likely anger many fans.

Christmas is a family holiday

The day after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the United States. Christmas Eve is also a very busy shopping day. That’s why the NFL doesn’t play on those days. The league wants families to be able to spend time together without having to worry about missing a football game.

Christmas is also a religious holiday for many people, and the NFL doesn’t want to interfere with that. Some people might not want to watch football on a day that is supposed to be about celebrating Jesus Christ’s birth.

The NFL has never played a game on Christmas Day, and it’s unlikely that they ever will.

NFL players need a break

The National Football League (NFL) is the most popular sports league in America, but it takes a break on Christmas Day. Why?

It’s not because the players are all home with their families opening presents. In fact, most of them probably wish they could be playing on such a high-profile day.

The answer has to do with television. Christmas is one of the busiest viewing days of the year, and the NFL doesn’t want to compete with all the other programming that’s available.

Plus, it’s not easy to find enough hotels and other accommodations for all the teams that would be playing on Christmas Day. And since many NFL stadiums are located in cold-weather cities, there’s always the risk that a game could be postponed or cancelled due to weather conditions.

So while there are no NFL games on Christmas Day, fans can still enjoy plenty of other football action. The college bowl season is in full swing, and there are always plenty of holiday-themed movies and TV shows to watch.

When the NFL does play on Christmas

The NFL has a longstanding tradition of not playing on Christmas Day. Some exceptions were made during the league’s early years, but since 1934, the NFL has made a point of not holding any games on December 25th. There are a few reasons for this. First and foremost, the NFL is a family-friendly league and Christmas is a time for families to be together. Secondly, the NFL wants to avoid going head-to-head with the NBA, which also traditionally does not play on Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve games

It’s become a tradition in recent years for the NFL to hold games on Christmas Eve, and this year is no different. There are four games scheduled for Sunday, December 24, 2017, meaning there will be plenty of football to help get you into the holiday spirit.

The first game of the day will be between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Texans, followed by a matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers. In the late afternoon game, the Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Oakland Raiders, and then the Baltimore Ravens will face off against the Indiana Colts.

So if you’re looking for an excuse to avoid spending time with your family on Christmas Eve, or if you’re just looking for something to do, be sure to tune in to some NFL action.

Christmas Day games

The National Football League (NFL) schedule on Christmas Day consists of a single game played in the afternoon. The game is usually scheduled for national television.

In recent years, the NFL has featured games on Christmas Eve (Saturday) and Boxing Day (Tuesday).