On Christmas Day, Tom Brady will don a uniform for a prime-time game, it has been confirmed. The NFL has released the game schedule for December 25. As part of a jam-packed schedule of holiday goodies, three games will be played on Christmas for the first time. On the holiday, fans will be able to catch games featuring teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, and Miami Dolphins. In the UK, viewers will be able to watch the games. As Round 16 play gets underway on Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24), the majority of the league will be in action. There are still three regular season games to be played before the playoffs start in January. But what sporting events are scheduled on Christmas Day in 2022? All you need to know is as follows:

Has Christmas Day ever seen an NFL game before?

The NFL has played on Christmas before, including the tripleheader on December 25. The league has previously provided a holiday treat, with 24 games taking place on Christmas Day. Christmas Day games have been held thus far in the 21st century in 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2000. However, two games were previously the most that could be played on December 25.

However, three NFL games set for Christmas Day in 2022 will create history. There will be three starts: early, late, and in the evening.

Which NFL contests are scheduled for Christmas Day?

On Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24), there will be a full schedule of NFL games, including the Dallas Cowboys against the Philadelphia Eagles. The majority of the games will begin at 6 o’clock in the UK, but the late game will continue on Christmas Day at 1.15 o’clock in the morning for any early risers, night owls, or Santa Clauses passing through on his rounds.

Three games will be played on Christmas Day itself, with kickoff times (GMT) as follows:

• Green Bay Packers against. Miami Dolphins at 6 p.m. (1 p.m. EDT).
• Denver Broncos vs. L.A. Rams at 9.30 p.m. (4.30 p.m. E.T.)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers against Arizona Cardinals, 1.20 am (December 26)/7.20 pm E.T.

The Colts and L.A. Chargers will compete in a game on Christmas Day in the US. On December 27, 1.15 am in the U.K., it will begin.

When were the first NFL Christmas games played?

On December 25, 1971, the first football games that were planned for Christmas Day were played. The contests were between the Cowboys and Vikings and the Dolphins and Chiefs, both of which were playoff matchups.

In the 1989 season, regular season games were first played on Christmas Day. Since then, the games have become a yearly tradition. 

What channel are the NFL games on on Christmas Day?

All three games will be broadcast on Sky Sports NFL/NFL HD in the UK. The following channels will carry the games in the US:

• Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers on FOX
• Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos on CBS/Nickelodeon
• Arizona Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on NBC

Football Games on Christmas Day FAQs

1) What football matches are scheduled on Christmas Day?

This year, the NFL is competing with Santa Claus by giving football fans three high-profile games on Christmas Day. The first matchup features the Packers vs. the Dolphins, followed by the Broncos vs. the Rams, and features four 2021 playoff teams as well as the previous two Super Bowl champions. 

2) The number of games on Christmas Day?

Christmas Day games have been held thus far in the 21st century in 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2000. However, two games were previously the most that could be played on December 25. However, three NFL games set for Christmas Day in 2022 will create history.

3) What television channel are the football games on?

There are numerous ways to watch NFL games, including on Amazon Prime Video, CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and NFL Network. However, not everyone requires the most comprehensive TV package to watch this season’s shows. After all, you can see a lot of big matches that air on local networks using a straightforward OTA antenna.

4) Is the Premier League in action over Christmas?

Even though there are no Premier League games on Christmas Day, there are a tonne of games scheduled for December 26 in accordance with tradition.