Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders Scheduled Christmas Day NFL Game

The Dallas Cowboys will face the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day in Washington, D.C., marking the Cowboys' first Christmas Day game in 15 years and their 132nd all-time meeting with the Commanders. The game, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, will be streamed live on Netflix as part of a Christmas tripleheader that also features the Detroit Lions visiting the Minnesota Vikings and the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Denver Broncos. This matchup is notable for the Cowboys' new head coach Brian Schottenheimer facing off against Commanders coach Dan Quinn, and it could have significant playoff implications given its timing late in the season. The Cowboys will have a short week of preparation before the game but will benefit from a mini-bye afterward. The NFL's full 2025 schedule will be released soon, with the Cowboys also continuing their Thanksgiving Day tradition and opening their season against the Philadelphia Eagles. Netflix's involvement in airing Christmas games comes after a record-setting streaming performance last year, reflecting the NFL's growing partnership with streaming platforms for holiday games.