Netflix is preparing its second annual holiday broadcast, bringing back the father-son announcing team of Ian and Noah Eagle to call the Christmas Day doubleheader. While the production is handled by CBS Sports, the streamer has assembled a unique, cross-network crew of play-by-play callers, analysts, and studio hosts, blending established voices with new talent.
The two-game slate features a distinct team for each matchup, including the return of former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Drew Brees to the broadcast booth for the afternoon showdown. There is a diverse roster featuring NFL legends and people who are in the booth regularly.
Here's who will be calling the Christmas games on Netflix.
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Who are the 2025 NFL Christmas announcers?
Netflix is set for its second year of exclusive Christmas Day NFL coverage with the familiar father-son broadcasting duo of Ian and Noah Eagle leading the play-by-play. The broadcasts, produced by CBS Sports, feature a mix of established network analysts and new voices for the two NFC matchups.
For the early game, Ian Eagle is paired with analyst Nate Burleson and former NFL MVP Matt Ryan. In the afternoon, Noah Eagle will be joined by analyst and former Super Bowl champion Drew Brees. The rest of the crew features sideline reporters and rules analysts pulled from various networks.
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Play-by-play | Analyst(s) | Sideline Reporters |
| Cowboys at Commanders | 1:00 p.m. | Ian Eagle | Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan | Sara Walsh, Melanie Collins |
| Lions at Vikings | 4:30 p.m. | Noah Eagle | Drew Brees | AJ Ross, Dianna Russini |
2025 NFL Christmas on Netflix schedule
The streaming service will kick off the day's NFL action with two highly anticipated NFC divisional matchups before the primetime game airs on Prime Video. As with their previous exclusive broadcasts, the games will not air on national television networks, leaning entirely on the streaming platform to reach fans.
The live pregame show will begin at 11:00 a.m. ET on Christmas Day, with kickoff for the two featured games following in the afternoon. Cowboys-Commanders will kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET, and Lions-Vikings will be after at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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How to watch the 2025 NFL Christmas games
- TV channel: N/A
- Stream: Netflix, NFL+
For the second straight season, Netflix will have exclusive NFL games on Christmas. Both Cowboys vs. Commanders and Lions vs. Vikings will not be broadcast nationally, but only on the streaming service.
Both matchups are required to be simulcast on local, over-the-air television stations in the respective home and away markets of all participating teams. For fans outside of those markets, the games can also be accessed on mobile phones and tablets via a subscription to NFL+.