Get ready for Christmas Day NFL action! The Detroit Lions will take on the Minnesota Vikings in a key Week 17 matchup on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and fans around the league are already planning how to tune in. 🎄🏈
This season, the NFL is partnering with streaming platforms to bring holiday games to viewers in exciting new ways. Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch and listen to the Lions-Vikings showdown: �
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📺 TV & Streaming
Netflix: The game will stream exclusively on Netflix at 4:30 p.m. ET, making it part of the NFL Christmas Day triple-header. This is the primary way most fans nationwide will watch live. �
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Local TV:
If you’re in the Detroit area, the game will also air on CBS affiliate WWJ-62.
In the Twin Cities area, it will be shown on WCCO-4 (CBS).
These local broadcasts give fans in both markets a free over-the-air option to catch the action without a subscription. �
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NFL+: Fans can also stream the game on mobile devices with an NFL+ subscription if they prefer watching on a phone or tablet. �
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📻 Radio & Live Audio
Local Radio: Tune in to the Lions Radio Network on affiliates like 97.1 The Ticket for the live Detroit broadcast with Dan Miller and the crew calling the game. �
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National Radio: Westwood One will carry the national broadcast, perfect for listeners on the go or outside local markets. �
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🕒 Kickoff Time & Location
🗓 Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
⏰ Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. CT)
📍 Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium — Minneapolis, Minnesota �
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🎤 Christmas Day Entertainment
In addition to the football action, the Christmas Day broadcast is expected to include a special halftime performance during the Lions-Vikings game as part of the festive programming on Netflix, giving fans extra holiday flair alongside the gridiron excitement. �
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Whether you’re gathering with family or settling in for holiday football, this Christmas Day matchup offers plenty of reasons to tune in — from NFC North bragging rights to playoff implications and seasonal spectacles.
Christmas Football Alert: Watch the Lions Battle the Vikings — TV & Stream Details
