Watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for Free This Weekend

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a beloved holiday classic that many of us look forward to watching every year. But with changes in how it’s aired, you might be wondering how to catch it in 2025. Here’s a helpful guide to make sure you don’t miss out on this festive tradition.

Back in the day, you could easily catch Charlie Brown on CBS, ABC, or even PBS. But since 2022, the rights to the Peanuts specials, including “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” have moved exclusively to Apple TV. So if you’re scanning through your regular cable channels, you won’t find it there—this is strictly a streaming show now.

The good news is that Apple TV makes it super easy to stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” With a subscription, you can watch it whenever you want, not just during the holiday season. Prices for Apple TV start at $12.99 per month, but they occasionally offer free viewing weekends, like they did in December for this special. So make sure to mark your calendar for those dates!

If you prefer physical copies or your Wi-Fi isn’t cooperating, DVD and Blu-ray versions of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” are also available. Unfortunately, you won’t find it on other streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, or Paramount+.

But the most important dates to keep in mind this year are December 13 and 14 when “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be available to stream for free on Apple TV. So grab some hot cocoa, gather the family, and enjoy this heartwarming holiday classic together!