Football fans, get ready to carve out some extra time for turkey and touchdowns. The NFL is officially adding a new tradition to the holiday calendar: a Thanksgiving Eve game. And this one is coming straight to your screens via Netflix.

On Wednesday, the league announced that the Green Bay Packers will travel to face the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, Nov. 25. It's the first time the NFL has scheduled a game on the night before Thanksgiving, giving fans a pre-feast appetizer of football action before the traditional Thursday triple-header.

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The move is a clear signal that the NFL is leaning harder than ever into streaming partnerships. Netflix, which already streams a Week 1 game and the NFL Honors show, will now host this historic midweek matchup. This comes on the heels of Netflix and YouTube scoring more NFL games as the league diversifies its broadcast portfolio.

But that's not all. The NFL also confirmed a record nine regular-season games outside the United States this year. The action kicks off in Week 1 with the Rams facing the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, streaming on Netflix. International stops include Rio de Janeiro, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich, and Mexico City.

For fans of behind-the-scenes drama, Netflix will also debut a new season of "Quarterback" on July 13. This season follows the 2025 campaigns of Jayden Daniels, Cam Ward, Baker Mayfield, and Joe Flacco. It's a deep dive into the lives of signal-callers that promises to be as compelling as the games themselves.

The NFL's expansion into new time slots and platforms reflects a broader trend in sports media. As the league continues to break from tradition, it's also drawing comparisons to other sports leagues that are experimenting with scheduling and streaming. Some analysts have even pointed to Paul Finebaum pointing fingers at Kirby Smart for the Big Ten's growing influence in college football, but the NFL's moves are all about capturing new audiences.

With the Thanksgiving Eve game and a record international slate, the NFL is making sure there's never a dull moment—or a day without football. So mark your calendars, fire up Netflix, and get ready for a holiday season that starts a little earlier this year.