Sunday is the biggest day of the week for NFL fans around the country, and though we get some bonus football on Monday night, Thursday holds a special place in most fans’ hearts: That’s when we get to tune into the first game of the week and get our football fix until Sunday afternoon.
Thursday Night Football has been a fixture of the NFL schedule since November 2006, when it first aired on the NFL Network. Back then, TNF only had five games, but in 2012 it was expanded to the weekly event we all know and love now, though broadcast rights have since shifted to Amazon Prime Video.
Wondering how and when you can catch Thursday Night Football this season, and which matchups will be featured? Here’s your guide to watching Thursday Night Football in 2025.
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How to Watch ‘Thursday Night Football’ in 2025-26
Thursday Night Football streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. You can tune in on any device that’s compatible with the Prime Video app, including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, game consoles and computers. That includes your DIRECTV account, too! Learn more here.
DIRECTV Business customers get to watch TNF on channel 9550.
2025-26 Full ‘Thursday Night Football’ Schedule
Here’s the full 2025-26 schedule for Thursday Night Football NFL games:
| Date | Game | Time |
| Sept. 4 | Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Sept. 11 | Green Bay Packers at Washington Commanders | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Sept. 18 | Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Sept. 25 | Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Oct. 2 | San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Oct. 9 | Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Oct. 16 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Oct. 23 | Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Oct. 30 | Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Nov. 6 | Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Nov. 13 | New York Jets at New England Patriots | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Nov. 20 | Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Nov. 28 | Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| Dec. 4 | Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Dec. 11 | Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Dec. 18 | Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Dec. 25 | Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. ET |
Which NFL Team Has the Most Thursday Night Football Appearances?
The Detroit Lions have been scheduled on Thursday Night Football the most times, appearing in 95 Thursday night games. They also have the most Thursday-night wins, at 45.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thursday Night Football?
Thursday Night Football can be watched exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, however DIRECTV for BUSINESS customers can view on channel 9526.
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