In 2025, Netflix will stream NFL Christmas Gameday for the second consecutive year. Learn more about the announcers and commentating teams below.
NFL Christmas Gameday 2025: Announcers & Commentators
NFL action will be under many Christmas trees this holiday.
For the second straight year, Netflix will broadcast an NFL doubleheader. The first game features the Dallas Cowboys taking on their NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders.
The late game puts the spotlight on the NFC North as the Detroit Lions play the Minnesota Vikings.
The broadcast begins at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT with a live pregame show in Washington, D.C. FanDuel TV’s Kay Adams will host the pregame show alongside analysts Austin Ekeler, Michael Irvin, and Devin McCourty.
Comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura will make a special appearance on the broadcast.
Kickoff between the Cowboys and Commanders is set for 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. CBS Sports announcer Ian Eagle will handle play-by-play duties, with Nate Burleson and Matt Ryan serving as analysts.
Sara Walsh and Melanie Collins will provide reports from the sidelines.
Coverage of the game between the Lions and Vikings starts at 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT from Minneapolis. NFL Network’s Jamie Erdahl will host alongside desk analysts Manti Te’o and Brandon Marshall.
Seth Rollins will be a special guest on the broadcast.
Kickoff is then set for 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. NBC’s Noah Eagle will do play-by-play alongside analyst Drew Brees. AJ Ross and Dianna Russini will be the sideline reporters.
NFL RedZone’s Scott Hanson and Kyle Long will provide studio support for both games. CBS Sports’ Gene Steratore will serve as the rules analyst.
The games will also stream live globally on Netflix in French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.
NFL Christmas Gameday 2025 Preview
Christmas is still over a month away, so the implications in these matchups could drastically change from now to then.
The Cowboys (4-5-1) are coming off a big win on Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Cowboys’ next three games will determine the fate of their season. Dallas plays the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs (Thanksgiving), and the Detroit Lions over the next three weeks. Win at least two of those, and the Cowboys have a chance at the postseason.
Meanwhile, it’s likely a lost season for the Commanders (3-8). The team has struggled to overcome injuries at key positions, like quarterback (Jayden Daniels) and wide receiver (Terry McLaurin).
The Detroit Lions (6-4) are still one of the NFC’s top teams. However, the Eagles proved they are still the team to beat after a tough 16-9 win over the Lions.
The Vikings (4-6) are at an interesting crossroads. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been below average. If McCarthy can’t turn the season around, do the Vikings look for another quarterback this offseason?
