Detroit Lions Christmas Day Game: Record, Time, and Streaming Options

Christmas is usually not a day associated with football, but the Detroit Lions are set to change that in 2025. On Thursday, December 25th, the Lions will be facing off against the Minnesota Vikings in a Christmas Day showdown. This special game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix.

Surprisingly, this won’t be the first time the Lions have played on Christmas. Their first Christmas Day game dates back to 1994, where they faced the Miami Dolphins and unfortunately lost 27-20 in Miami. The second Christmas game took place in 1999, with the Lions losing 17-7 to the defending Super Bowl champions, the Denver Broncos.

In a rare move, the NFL has started scheduling games on Christmas, and this year, the Lions will be making their mark in their third Christmas Day game. This change comes as a result of the league’s expanded regular season and new broadcasting contracts. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has announced that moving forward, there will be three Christmas Day games scheduled every year.

Despite the Lions not having the best track record on Christmas, with a 0-2 standing from their previous games, fans are eager to see how they’ll perform this year against the Vikings. Remember, if you want to catch the action live, you’ll need to tune in to Netflix, as the game won’t be available through traditional cable or satellite providers.

So mark your calendars for December 25th at 4:30 p.m. ET, and get ready to cheer on the Detroit Lions as they take on the Minnesota Vikings in what promises to be an exciting Christmas Day matchup.