NFL Schedules Dallas Chiefs Thanksgiving Game Expected to Set Viewership Record

The NFL has strategically scheduled the Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs game on Thanksgiving Day 2025, aiming to break the record for the most-viewed NFL regular-season game in history. This highly anticipated matchup, featuring star players like Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott, will air on CBS at 4:25 p.m. ET and stream live on Paramount+, with expectations of viewership potentially exceeding 45 million, surpassing the current record of 42.1 million set by the Cowboys-Giants game in 2022. The Chiefs, coming off a Super Bowl LIX loss, and the Cowboys, looking to rebound from a disappointing 7-10 season, bring strong fan bases, as they were among the most-watched teams in the 2024 season. This game marks Mahomes' first-ever Thanksgiving appearance and the Chiefs' first Thanksgiving game since 2006, while the Cowboys continue their tradition of hosting a home game on the holiday. The NFL views this matchup as a perfect convergence of marquee teams, holiday timing, and broad appeal that could set new standards for regular-season NFL viewership. Alongside other Thanksgiving games featuring the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals, the 2025 Thanksgiving schedule promises a compelling lineup for football fans nationwide.