This Christmas Day, the NFL will play two games, with the Green Bay Packers hosting the Cleveland Browns at legendary Lambeau Field (4:30 p.m. ET on FOX/NFL Network/Amazon) and then the Arizona Cardinals hosting the Indianapolis Colts (8:15 p.m. ET on NFL Network).
In regards to, who plays Christmas Day 2021? The NFL is bringing 2 games on Christmas Day First up will be the Green Bay Packers who will play host to the Cleveland Browns and then to top things off, the Indianapolis Colts will pay a visit to the high flying Arizona Cardinals to round on the festivities.
Subsequently, what NFL teams are playing on Saturday Christmas Day? The first NFL game set to take place Saturday will feature the Browns and Packers at 4:30 p.m. ET. FOX will broadcast the game, with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman in the booth to call the action. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will be on the sidelines.
Also the question is, will there be football on Christmas Day? The NFL is playing on Christmas. Two games will be played on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in NFL Week 16 action.
Additionally, how many times have the Packers played on Christmas Day? (WSAW) – Holiday spirit was on full display Saturday as Packers fans gathered in Green Bay to celebrate Christmas, watching their team take on the Cleveland Browns. The opportunity doesn’t come around all too often, as the Packers had only played on Christmas Day twice before, once in 2005 and once in 2011.
When was football last played on Christmas Day?
The last time a full round of fixtures was scheduled on December 25 was in 1976, though many games were postponed due to the weather.
Is there a bowl game on Christmas Day?
There is just one Christmas Eve game. … On Christmas Day, there is plenty of sports action going on, including the Camellia Bowl. This matchup features two teams that won their respective divisions this season as Marshall takes on Buffalo at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama.
Do the Cowboys play on Christmas Day?
Heading into the 2021 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys have played a total of five games on Christmas Day.
What sports play Christmas Day?
- Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks, 12:00 p.m. ET.
- Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks, 2:30 p.m. ET.
- Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns, 5:00 p.m. ET.
- Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers, 8:00 p.m. ET.
- Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz, 10:30 p.m. ET.
When did NFL start playing on Christmas?
The first Christmas Day games were held in 1971 with two Divisional Playoff games. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-12 and moved on to the NFC Championship in the very first NFL Christmas Day Game.
When was the first day of Christmas?
Naturally, the first day of Christmas (December 25) is all about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The second day of Christmas (December 26) may be Boxing Day to most, but it’s also St Stephen’s Day. The third day of Christmas (December 27) celebrated St John the Apostle.
What state is the Superbowl this year?
This year’s Super Bowl will be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
What channel is the football game on Christmas Day?
TV Channel: FOX/NFL Network.
Who won the football games on Christmas Day?
Week 16 NFL action continued Saturday with two thrilling Christmas Day matchups! Kicking things off, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers snagged their 12th win of the year after dropping the Cleveland Browns 24-22, as Baker Mayfield recorded his first career four-interception game.
Has the Cleveland Browns ever played on Christmas Day?
CLEVELAND (AP/WJW) — The Cleveland Browns (7-8) took on the Green Bay Packers (12-3) for a Christmas Day matchup at Lambeau Field.
How many times have the Arizona Cardinals played on Christmas?
In total, 21 Christmas Day games have been played in league history, with the Arizona Cardinals participating in two: A Monday Night Football loss to the Dallas Cowboys in 1995 and a 2010 victory over the Cowboys that saw kicker Jay Feely nail a 48-yarder to send everybody at State Farm Stadium home with one last …
When did Packers last play Christmas?
Although the Packers have existed since 1919, they didn’t play on Christmas Day until 2005. The NFL did everything in its power to avoid holding games on Dec. 25, even if it meant pushing the NFL Championship Game to Monday, Dec. 26, in years when the pre-Super Bowl event would have occurred on a Sunday.
Why is football called Boxing Day?
Christmas Day is now a football-free day, but this wasn’t always the case. In the days before television, there would be a full programme of matches on 25 December. In 1957, the UK held the last ever Christmas Day football game and from then on Boxing Day became the traditional day for football in the UK.
Are there any college football bowl games on Christmas Day?
The bowl schedule continues with a Christmas day Camellia Bowl matchup between Ball State and Georgia State. That game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., and airs on ESPN. Georgia State (7-5) is favored to beat Ball State (6-6) in that matchup.
Where can I watch the Colts vs Cardinals?
The game can be streamed through the NFL Network website (for those that sign in with their cable/satellite provider), the NFL app or via FuboTV.
