How to watch Thanksgiving Football: Live stream Giants vs. Cowboys and more
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Thanksgiving Football has become one of the most beloved Turkey Day traditions, and this year's trio of games is worth the hype. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Thanksgiving Football, including a live stream of the Giants vs. Cowboys match-up.
The NFL's Thanksgiving games continue with another notable triple-header. The day will kick off with a Bears vs. Lions game followed by Giants vs. Cowboys. The night is scheduled to conclude with Dolphins vs. Packers. The Cowboys game presents a rematch of the 2022 game, wherein the Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 28-20. The teams last played in September, when the Cowboys beat the Giants 20-15. The Cowboys (4-7) have been having a bit of a rough season so far, but the same can be said for the Giants (2-9). Both teams are in the bottom half of the NFC East rankings, trailing the Eagles and the Commanders, so today's game could provide a much-needed boost for either team.
Keep reading to learn how to watch all three NFL games this Thanksgiving. If you're hoping to check out more football games during the remainder of the season, make sure to check out our guide on how to watch NFL games without cable.
How to watch Thanksgiving Football in the US
Thanksgiving Football will air across several networks in the US. CBS will broadcast the Bears vs. Lions game at 12:30 p.m. ET, FOX will broadcast the Giants vs. Cowboys game at 4:30 p.m. ET, and NBC will broadcast the Dolphins vs. Packers game at 8:20 p.m. ET. Cord-cutters hoping to live stream the games can do so through a couple of different avenues. We'll highlight streaming services that can help you watch one specific game or multiple. Every service we recommend has a promo going, with many competitive offers pegged to Black Friday.
If you only want to watch the Bears vs. Lions game, you can live stream the match-up on CBS through Paramount Plus. Both plans are currently available for $3 per month for the first two months, thanks to the special Black Friday Paramount Plus deals. After those two months, the plans will renew at their standard rates ($8 per month for Paramount Plus Essential and $13 per month for Paramount Plus with Showtime).
If you only want to watch the Dolphins vs. Packers game, you can live stream it on NBC via Peacock. The cheapest way to watch is through Peacock, which is currently offering a generous Black Friday deal. The Black Friday Peacock deals offer savings on the base Peacock Premium plan, including $2 per month for six months or $20 for an entire year. Peacock's Premium subscriptions typically go for $8 per month and $80 per year, so this is a great savings opportunity if you don't mind the ads.
If you want to watch all three games and would prefer a more robust package of channels, you should consider DirecTV Stream or Fubo. These month-to-month live TV streaming packages carry multiple live channels, including FOX, CBS, and NBC. DirecTV Stream plans start at $87 per month and include a five-day free trial. Fubo subscriptions start at $80 per month and come with a seven-day free trial. Fubo is also currently offering $30 off the first month of service on all three of its major tiers.
How to watch Thanksgiving Football games in the UK & other countries
DAZN's NFL Game Pass is the answer to all of your needs if you live outside of the US and are hoping to access the Thanksgiving games (and most other games in the regular and postseason). The service offers several plans that vary in price depending on your contract length and country. A special Black Friday deal will give you seven-day access for just under £1 in the UK, compared to the standard £15 this flexible plan usually costs weekly. It will renew at the standard rate, but this is a cheap option if you're just looking to watch the Thanksgiving Day games while abroad. You can also subscribe to monthly or season-long passes, which tend to offer savings in the long run.
How to watch Thanksgiving Football from anywhere
If you're traveling away from home for the holiday, you can still keep up with your usual streaming methods with the help of a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are handy cybersecurity tools that let you change your virtual location so that you can use all your usual websites and apps from almost anywhere in the world. The streaming options we've recommended require country-specific payment methods, so this option will work best for those who are just traveling away from home at the moment.
If you don't already have a VPN, ExpressVPN is our go-to recommendation. It's a top-rated option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. ExpressVPN typically costs $12.95 per month, but its Black Friday deals offer major savings on one and two-year plans, which knock the amount you'd spend each year more than in half (and throw in anywhere from four to six free months). You can read all about the service in our ExpressVPN review, or check out our breakdown of the ExpressVPN Black Friday deals.
How to watch Thanksgiving Football with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch.
- Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.
- Sign up for one of the above streaming services if you don't already have an account.
- Enjoy the game(s)!
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