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Netflix Announces Christmas Day Broadcasting Lineup Amid Talksport

Bonisiwe Shabane
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netflix announces christmas day broadcasting lineup amid talksport

Our system has indicated that your user behaviour is potentially automated. The News Broadcasting and Onic group of companies (including talkSPORT Limited) does not permit the access, collection, text or data mining of any Content from our Service by any automated means whether directly or... This is stated in our terms and conditions. If you would like to inquire about the commercial use of our content, please contact crawlpermission@news.co.uk. "The streaming company announced CBS Sports will handle game production, while NFL Media will oversee pregame, postgame and halftime studio coverage" Netflix is celebrating the Christmas holiday streaming an NFL doubleheader featuring two marquee NFC rivalry matchups.

The Dallas Cowboys will face the Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Detroit Lions meeting the Minnesota Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The streaming company announced CBS Sports will handle game production, while NFL Media will oversee pregame, postgame and halftime studio coverage. The move marks the second straight year Netflix has carried the league’s holiday slate after its debut last season.

As the platform expands its live sports footprint, Netflix plans to lean heavily on a roster of familiar NFL voices. Ian Eagle and his son, Noah Eagle, will return to call the action along with Netflix Sports Club host Kay Adams. Former NFL stars Drew Brees, Manti Te’o and Nate Burleson will also be part of the on-air team. Additionally, Netflix is adding Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, Commanders running back Austin Ekeler and WWE Superstar Seth Rollins to its holiday lineup. The company said the expanded cast is designed to deliver a blend of traditional football analysis and entertainment-focused storytelling. 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. 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. The NFL has taken several steps to ensure the game becomes a truly global entity. Over the years, overseas games have become all too common, with countries like Ireland and cities like Berlin getting their first taste of action this year. However, one of the most significant moves has come through the migration to digital streaming.

With an international audience watching the game simultaneously, platforms like Amazon Prime have invested heavily in bringing the games to their platforms. However, one of the biggest moves came with the introduction of the Christmas Games on Netflix. Here are the voices covering the game for the OTT giant this year. A three-year deal that began last season will see Netflix pay an annual $150 million to bring the Christmas Day slate of games to its platform. With the NFL wanting an international audience and Netflix trying to break into live streaming, it is a mutually beneficial deal for both parties. However, to further enhance the spectacle of the show, the digital streaming giant has gone above and beyond to make it an entertainment showcase alongside the sport’s brilliance.

This year, two games will headline the proceedings, as divisional rivalries and key seeding matchups unfold across the NFL. To mark the event, some names the football fan base is used to will handle broadcasting duties. Netflix revealed its broadcasting assignments for a Christmas Day doubleheader on Tuesday. For the second straight year, the streamer will exclusively air NFL action on Dec. 25. The Dallas Cowboys play the Washington Commanders at 1 p.m.

ET, followed by an NFC North clash between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. Netflix shared a loaded broadcasting team for the holiday festivities. The Eagle family may have to move any plans to another day. Ian Eagle will announce the first game for Netflix. His son, Noah Eagle, is the play-by-play announcer for the second matchup. Matt Ryan and Nate Burleson will serve as game analysts alongside the older Eagle.

Netflix tabbed Sara Walsh and Melanie Collins as sideline reporters. Our system has indicated that your user behaviour is potentially automated. News Group Newspapers Limited does not permit the access, collection, text or data mining of any content from our Service by any automated means whether directly or through an intermediary service. This is stated in our terms and conditions. If you would like to inquire about the commercial use of our content, please contact crawlpermission@news.co.uk. Occasionally, our system misinterprets human behaviour as automated.

If you are a legitimate user, please contact our customer support team here help@thesun.co.uk News Group Newspapers prohibits automated access, collection, or text/data mining of its content, including for AI, machine learning, or LLMs, as per its terms. For commercial use inquiries, contact crawlpermission@news.co.uk. The NFL has fully embraced taking over Christmas Day, sorry to Adam Silver and the NBA. Last year, Netflix’s two games on Christmas Day were a smashing success, and they’re looking to repeat that this year, albeit with a broadcast group that will look much different. This year’s Christmas Day slate includes three games, with the first two streamed on Netflix and the evening game on Amazon Prime.

The Dallas Cowboys will travel to face the Washington Commanders, then the Detroit Lions will be in Minnesota to face the Vikings, before the Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead. Over the summer, Front Office Sports reported that both ESPN and Fox would be “reluctant” to let their NFL personalities take part in Netflix’s Christmas Day coverage as they did last year. Now it’s official. Our system has indicated that your user behaviour is potentially automated. The News Broadcasting and Onic group of companies (including talkSPORT Limited) does not permit the access, collection, text or data mining of any Content from our Service by any automated means whether directly or... This is stated in our terms and conditions.

If you would like to inquire about the commercial use of our content, please contact crawlpermission@news.co.uk. Netflix has released the announcer teams for its Christmas Day games. EXCLUSIVE: Noah and Ian Eagle will call Netflix's NFL Christmas games. • Cowboys-Commanders: Ian Eagle, Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan• Lions-Vikings: Noah Eagle, Drew Brees — Front Office Sports (@FOS) September 16, 2025 At Front Office Sports Tuned In summit, Netflix’s announcers for the Christmas Day games were revealed.

CBS Sports will produce the games for Netflix.

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