The NFL is back on Christmas Day for 2024, but this year, the games will come in a new format.
A football doubleheader is scheduled to exclusively air on Netflix for the holiday festivities, including a pair of showdowns between projected AFC playoff teams.
First, the Chiefs and Steelers will face off in Pittsburgh. Then, the Ravens will take on the Texans in Houston in the later window. For its debut NFL Christmas broadcasts, Netflix is bringing in a group of well-known announcers.
Here’s a look at who football fans will see and hear calling this year’s NFL Christmas games on Netflix.
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Who are the 2024 NFL Christmas announcers?
While Netflix is bringing in a star-studded group of analysts and hosts for its NFL Christmas pregame shows, its in-game talent will also feature some familiar names.
For Chiefs vs. Steelers, Ian Eagle, a broadcasting veteran who’s previously called the NBA, NFL and college basketball, will be on play-by-play. He’ll be joined in the booth by Nate Burleson, a former wide receiver and current analyst on “The NFL Today,” and J.J. Watt, a former defensive end and current CBS Sports analyst.
Notably, Watt will be calling a game in which his brother, T.J., will be playing for the Steelers.
As for Ravens vs. Texans, another member of the Eagle family will be on play-by-play. Ian’s son, Noah, will be in the booth as he’s continued ascending in the sports broadcasting industry with NBC. Joining him as an analyst will be former tight end Greg Olsen, who’s carved out a role with Fox Sports over the past few years.
Each broadcast will also have two sideline reporters fans may recognize from other networks.
Here’s the full breakdown of the broadcast teams for the NFL Christmas games on Netflix:
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Play-by-play | Analyst | Sideline reporters |
| Chiefs at Steelers | 1 p.m. | Ian Eagle | Nate Burleson, JJ Watt | Melanie Collins, Stacey Dales |
| Ravens at Texans | 4:30 p.m. | Noah Eagle | Greg Olsen | Jamie Erdahl, Steve Wyche |
2024 NFL Christmas on Netflix schedule
Netflix will have pregame crews in Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, with its live pregame show beginning at 11 a.m. ET on Christmas Day.
Chiefs vs. Steelers will kick off at 1 p.m. ET, and Ravens vs. Texans will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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How to watch the 2024 NFL Christmas games
- TV channel: N/A
- Stream: Netflix, NFL+
Neither of the NFL’s Christmas games will be broadcast nationally, as each is set to air on Netflix. Subscribers with any Netflix plan will be able to watch the games.
However, both matchups will be broadcast locally in the TV markets of the home and away teams for the respective games. Fans can also watch the game through NFL+.
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