What channel is the Lions game on Thanksgiving?
Michael Gray
Updated on April 04, 2026
The Lions will have their hands full if the first-round QB continues to show flashes of what he can be on Thanksgiving….Thanksgiving NFL schedule 2021.
| Game | Kickoff time | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bears at Lions | 12:30 p.m. ET | Fox, fuboTV |
| Raiders at Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. ET | CBS, fuboTV |
| Bills at Saints | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC, fuboTV |
Where can I watch the Thanksgiving NFL games?
How to watch, stream Bears vs. Lions on Thanksgiving
- TV channel: FOX.
- Live stream: FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app, NFL mobile app.
- TV channel: CBS.
- Live stream: ParamountPlus.com, Paramount+ app, Yahoo! Sports app, NFL mobile app.
- TV channel: NBC.
- Live stream: NBCSports.com, Peacock, NBC Sports app.
When was the last time the Packers played the Lions on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions, seen here during the 2007 Thanksgiving game against their division rival Green Bay Packers, have played on Thanksgiving since 1934.
How can I stream the Lions game on Thanksgiving?
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- CBS All Access. Stream the NFL on CBS with CBS All Access!
- FOX Sports. Watch your local FOX game for free across all devices — just sign in with your TV provider credentials.
- NBC Sports.
- ESPN.
- Amazon Prime Video.
- DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket.
- NFL Sunday Ticket.
- NFL Game Pass.
What time does the game start on Thanksgiving?
Start Time: 4:30 p.m.
What time and channel is the Bears game on?
For the Bears, Matt Nagy remains on the sidelines after surviving against the Lions on Thanksgiving….Cardinals schedule 2021.
| Week | 13 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec. 5 |
| Opponent | @Bears |
| Time (ET) | 1:00 p.m. |
| Channel | Fox |
How to watch football on thanksgiving without cable?
How can I stream NFL games live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
- Hulu with Live TV. You can try the service free for a week.
- AT TV. Formerly known as DirecTV Now and AT TVNow, AT’s streaming service will run you $70 per month and up.
- Disney+
- Fubo TV.
Where to watch bears vs lions?
It will require a cable login with access to FOX. If you don’t have a cable log-in, you can get a trial from YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, AT TV Now, FuboTV, or Sling TV to stream the game.
Which NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving?
There is only one team that has never played on Thanksgiving Day. That’s the Jaguars. The Jaguars have only been around since 1995 and are one of the smaller-market teams in the NFL.
Why do Lions play every Thanksgiving?
The Lions began the tradition in 1934 when the owner George A. Richards wanted to attract more fans. The marketing wizard’s plan worked and the team who usually lost fans to the more popular Detroit Tigers sold out their stadium and then some.
What is the Lions’ record against the Packers on Thanksgiving?
The Thanksgiving series in Detroit reflected this, with the Lions winning nine of the thirteen games compared to just three Packers triumphs (in 1956, 1959, and 1961) and a tie in 1963. The 1962 game stands out in this stretch.
When was the last time the Packers played on Thanksgiving Day?
The Packers played on Thanksgiving in Detroit in 1984 and 1986. The Lions won the first game but the Packers, behind a career day for Walter Stanley, won the 1986 game in Detroit by the score of 44-40.
What time does Packers vs Lions start?
Packers vs. Lions is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET, one of six regional early games on Fox. Much of the Upper Midwest and Montana will have access to the game.
Which NFL teams have played on Thanksgiving night more than once?
Ever since 2006, there have been three games on Thanksgiving every year, first in Detroit, then in Dallas, and then a night game with a different host team every year. To date, only the Baltimore Ravens (in 2011 and 2013) have hosted this Thanksgiving night game more than once. The Packers returned to Thanksgiving in 2007.
