Is There an NFL Game on Christmas Day?

It’s a question that’s been asked for years – is there an NFL game on Christmas Day? The answer is usually no, but there have been a few exceptions over the years.

Introduction

Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, which means that there might an NFL game on Christmas day. In the past, the NFL has scheduled games on Christmas day, but they have always been played on Saturday. This year, however, with Christmas falling on a Sunday, there is a possibility that there could be an NFL game played on Christmas day.

The NFL has not yet released their schedule for the 2020 season, so we do not know for sure if there will be an NFL game on Christmas day. However, we will update this article as soon as the schedule is released.

History of NFL Games on Christmas Day

The National Football League (NFL) has a long history of holding games on Christmas Day. The first known professional American football game on Christmas Day was a game between the Allegheny Athletic Association and the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, held on December 25, 1892, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Allegheny won the game, which was played in front of approximately 3,000 fans.

In the early years of the NFL, games on Christmas Day were not uncommon. In fact, from its inception in 1920 through 1971, there were NFL games played every year on December 25th with the exception of 1924. The popularity of NFL games on Christmas Day began to wane in the 1950s as baseball became America’s preferred sport and basketball and hockey started to gain popularity. By 1971, there were no NFL games scheduled for Christmas Day.

In 2006, the NFL made a triumphant return to Christmas Day with a slate of games that included a rematch of the previous year’s Super Bowl between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks. Since then, there have been NFL games played on Christmas Day every year except 2009.

So far, there are no NFL games scheduled for Christmas Day 2020 but that could change if there are any postponements or rescheduling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why the NFL Decided to Play Games on Christmas Day

The NFL has been televising games on Christmas Day since 1971, although there were a few games played on the holiday prior to that. The first game televised on Christmas Day was a contest between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs.

There are several reasons why the NFL decided to start televising games on Christmas Day. First, it is a day when many people are home from work and have time to watch television. Second, it is a day when many people are visiting family and friends, and they may want to watch a game together. Third, it is a day when people are generally in a good mood and may be more likely to watch television than on other days.

The NFL has continued to televise games on Christmas Day because it has proven to be popular with viewers. In recent years, the NFL has even scheduled games on other holidays, such as Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day.

How Many NFL Games Have Been Played on Christmas Day?

In the NFL’s 100-year history, there have been just 19 games played on Christmas Day. The first was in 1971, and the most recent was in 2017. That’s an average of just over one game per year.

The NFL has never scheduled more than two games on Christmas Day. The most games played on Christmas Day was in 1989, when there were three.

Twelve of the 19 games have been played since 2000, including five straight years from 2012 to 2016. That’s an average of nearly one game per year since 2000.

What Time Do the NFL Games Start on Christmas Day?

There are three NFL games on Christmas Day this year, and they will all be played in the afternoon. The first game, between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots, will start at 1 p.m. ET. The second game, between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, will start at 4:05 p.m. ET. The third game, between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles, will start at 8:20 p.m. ET.

What TV Channel Will the NFL Games Be on Christmas Day?

Christmas Day is a special day for many people around the world, and it is also a day when many people like to watch NFL football. There are usually NFL games on Christmas Day, but the schedule can vary from year to year.

In 2020, there are three NFL games scheduled for Christmas Day. The first game is between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints, and it will be televised on FOX at 1:00 pm ET. The second game is between the Miami Dolphins and the Las Vegas Raiders, and it will be televised on CBS at 4:25 pm ET. The third and final game is between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys, and it will be televised on ESPN at 8:15 pm ET.

So, if you want to watch some NFL football on Christmas Day this year, you have three options!

What Teams Will Be Playing in the NFL Games on Christmas Day?

The NFL has not released the full schedule for the 2020 season yet, but we do know that there are several games scheduled for Christmas Day. Here are the teams that are confirmed to be playing on Christmas Day:

-Dallas Cowboys
-Pittsburgh Steelers
-Los Angeles Chargers
-Minnesota Vikings

We will update this article as soon as more information about the NFL schedule for Christmas Day is released.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is highly unlikely that there will be an NFL game on Christmas Day. While the NFL has held games on Christmas Eve in the past, they are typically played on weekdays and not on weekends or holidays. The only exception to this rule was in 2011, when the league moved the annual Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game from Saturday to Sunday due to a blizzard. However, with Christmas falling on a Sunday this year, it is unlikely that the NFL will choose to move any games to that day.