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Do I need a Netflix subscription to watch?
Followers of the NFL could must open their wallets to verify they catch each Week 17 sport this yr.
The NFL will make its Netflix debut this yr with two video games set to be broadcast on the streaming large’s platform on Christmas. The transfer has left soccer followers with questions on how they’re going to be capable to watch the doubleheader function.
One of many largest questions is whether or not a Netflix subscription might be required to observe each video games. For followers residing exterior of the native markets for every sport – Baltimore, Houston, Kansas Metropolis and Pittsburgh – the reply is: technically, no.
Here is the total breakdown on viewing choices for the NFL’s Christmas doubleheader in 2024:
Do I would like a Netflix subscription to observe the NFL Christmas video games?
The quick reply is sure.
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Netflix and the NFL partnered forward of the 2024 season for the rights to broadcast a minimum of one sport on Christmas by the 2026 season. In consequence, the only manner for followers to observe each video games this yr is on Netflix.
NFL viewers can subscribe to any Netflix plan – from their “normal with adverts” possibility for $6.99/month to “premium” at $22.99/month – to get entry to Wednesday’s doubleheader broadcast.
Nevertheless, there are a couple of notable exceptions.
Followers with a subscription to the NFL’s premium subscription service, NFL+, can stream every sport on their cell gadget utilizing the NFL app.
As well as, soccer followers who dwell in one of many native markets of the competing groups on Christmas can watch that group’s sport on their native CBS affiliate station.
That’s to say, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs followers residing in Kansas Metropolis and Pittsburgh Steelers followers residing in Pittsburgh have entry to a neighborhood broadcast of the Steelers-Chiefs sport on their respective associates. The identical is true for Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans followers residing in Baltimore or Houston.
Here is the listing of native associates that may carry the 2 NFL Christmas video games:
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
- CBS-PIT: KDKA
- CBS-KC: KCTV
- Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens
- CBS-HOU: KHOU
- CBS-BAL: WJZ-TV
Christmas NFL video games 2024
Each of this yr’s Christmas NFL video games are potential previews for AFC playoff matchups.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Netflix
- Channel: Native CBS affiliate (Pittsburgh, Kansas Metropolis markets ONLY)
Since Christmas falls on a Wednesday this yr, all 4 of the competing groups will play on Saturday in Week 16 with a view to get an additional day of relaxation.
The Chiefs might be coming off a sport towards the Texans that might push them one step nearer to clinching the AFC’s No. 1 seed in the event that they win. For the Steelers, a Saturday win over the Ravens would give them the head-to-head sweep they should clinch the AFC North title.
When Kansas Metropolis and Pittsburgh face off on Christmas, it is potential the one factor at stake would be the Steelers’ seeding. Nevertheless, it is also potential that – with a Week 16 loss – Pittsburgh will want a victory Wednesday to keep away from shedding floor within the division race if the Ravens win later within the day.
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Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Netflix
- Channel: Native CBS affiliate (Houston, Baltimore markets ONLY)
This sport has extra potential seeding implications.
The Texans have already clinched the AFC South title however might be pushing for a greater playoff place on Christmas, pending another outcomes across the league in Week 16 and the end result of the Chiefs-Steelers sport.
If the Ravens lose in Week 16, their Dec. 25 matchup is likely to be the ultimate factor they should safe a postseason spot. But when they beat the Steelers on Saturday, each Christmas clashes may have large implications for the AFC North title race with only one week left to play.
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