What NFL games are on Netflix in 2026? Complete guide to every matchup

Netflix is no longer treating the NFL as a Christmas-only attraction. In 2026, the streaming service will carry five regular-season games spread across the calendar, beginning with the 49ers-Rams matchup in Melbourne and ending with a Week 18 game in January. The package also includes the first NFL game on Thanksgiving Eve and a Christmas Day doubleheader. That changes the viewing equation for fans who previously needed Netflix mainly around the holidays. The games will be available in more than 200 countries, while local over-the-air broadcasts will also be available in the participating team markets.The Week 18 matchup is particularly important because it lands on the final Saturday of the regular season, when playoff positions could be at stake.How many NFL games will Netflix stream in 2026?Netflix will stream five regular-season NFL games during the 2026 season. The lineup is spread across September, November, December and January, rather than being packed into one holiday window.DateMatchupTime (ET)NetflixSept. 1049ers at Rams, Melbourne8:35 p.m.YesNov. 25Packers at Rams8 p.m.YesDec. 25Packers at Bears1 p.m.YesDec. 25Bills at Broncos4:30 p.m.YesJan. 9, 2027Week 18 matchup1 p.m.YesThe Week 18 matchup is particularly important because it lands on the final Saturday of the regular season, when playoff positions could be at stake.When is the first NFL game on Netflix in 2026?The first game arrives on Thursday, Sept. 10, when the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.It is more than another international game. The matchup is the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia, and its placement forces the league to begin Week 1 with games on consecutive days. The Seahawks and Patriots open the season on Wednesday, Sept. 9, before the 49ers and Rams take over the following night.What NFL game is Netflix showing on Thanksgiving Eve?Netflix gets another first on Wednesday, Nov. 25, when the Packers visit the Rams at SoFi Stadium.The 8 p.m. ET matchup creates a new part of the NFL's Thanksgiving schedule. Fans will now have a Netflix game the night before the traditional Thursday tripleheader featuring the Bears-Lions, Eagles-Cowboys and Chiefs-Bills.Which NFL games are on Netflix on Christmas Day?Netflix will carry two games on Dec. 25.The Packers visit the Bears at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Bills visiting the Broncos at 4:30 p.m. ET. Netflix has now made Christmas football one of its most established NFL properties, but the 2026 deal goes well beyond that familiar holiday slot.What is the fifth Netflix NFL game in 2026?The fifth game is a Week 18 matchup on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027, at 1 p.m. ET. The opponent is yet to be determined because the final regular-season schedule depends on the NFL's season-long results.That game could carry far more weight than a typical regular-season broadcast. By Week 18, playoff berths, division titles and seeding can all come down to one afternoon.Netflix will also stream NFL Honors during Super Bowl week, extending its NFL presence beyond the regular season and into February. The four-year extension runs through the 2029-30 season.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.