Chiefs Face Cowboys in Thanksgiving Day Showdown/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day in one of the 2025 NFL season’s most anticipated matchups. The NFL teased this marquee game ahead of the full schedule release, alongside other high-profile contests including a Chiefs-Broncos Christmas night duel. The league’s expanded international slate includes seven games across five countries, from Ireland to Brazil.
Chiefs vs. Cowboys Thanksgiving Quick Looks
- Thanksgiving Day showdown: Mahomes and Kelce travel to face Prescott and the Cowboys
- Game revealed on CBS ahead of full schedule drop
- Cowboys also open the season vs. Super Bowl champion Eagles on Sept. 4
- Chiefs host Broncos on Christmas Night as part of tripleheader
- Dec. 25 tripleheader includes games on Prime Video and Netflix
- Seven international games confirmed, including NFL’s first-ever game in Ireland
- Vikings play back-to-back games in Ireland (vs. Steelers) and London (vs. Browns)
- Black Friday Game: Bears vs. Eagles, Nov. 28
- Monday Night Football Nov. 10: Packers host Eagles in playoff rematch
- Second game in Brazil: Chargers host on Sept. 5 in São Paulo (opponent TBA)
Chiefs Face Cowboys in Thanksgiving Day Showdown
Deep Looks
NFL’s Global Expansion and Holiday Lineups
The NFL’s 2025 holiday schedule is stacking up with high-profile matchups, and Thanksgiving Day will see Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs take on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys — a headline-grabbing game teased during CBS Mornings.
The Cowboys, fresh off their inclusion in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4, will again be under the national spotlight as they host the reigning AFC powerhouse Chiefs.
“It’s a battle between two marquee franchises, elite QBs, and historic fanbases,” said one CBS analyst after the reveal.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs will also be in action on Christmas night, hosting division rivals Denver Broncos in a game streaming exclusively on Prime Video, as part of a three-game slate on Dec. 25 that also includes Netflix broadcasts — a first for the league.
NFL Expands International Footprint in 2025
This year’s NFL schedule includes seven international matchups, a record for the league. Leading the charge are the Minnesota Vikings, who will make history as the first team to play two regular-season games in two different countries in back-to-back weeks:
- Sept. 28: Vikings vs. Steelers at Croke Park, Dublin – Ireland’s first NFL game
- Oct. 5: Vikings vs. Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Additional international games include:
- Oct. 12: Broncos vs. Jets – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Oct. 19: Rams vs. Jaguars – Wembley Stadium, London
- Nov. 9: Falcons vs. Colts – Olympic Stadium, Berlin
- Nov. 16: Commanders vs. Dolphins – Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid
- Sept. 5: Chargers to host in São Paulo, Brazil (opponent TBA)
These games reflect the NFL’s global ambitions as it continues to tap into international markets, particularly in Europe and South America.
Other Key Dates & Matchups
- Black Friday Game – Nov. 28:
Bears (Caleb Williams) vs. Eagles (Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley) - Monday Night Football – Nov. 10:
Eagles at Packers – Rematch of their 2024 Wild Card thriller
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