The holiday meal is set: The Cowboys (5-5-1) will host Chiefs (6-5) at 4:30 PM, ET, on Thanksgiving Day,. The game will air live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+.
The Chiefs haven’t been on the NFL’s Turkey Day menu since 2006. The Cowboys, meanwhile, are familiar holiday guests; they’ve played on every Thanksgiving Day dating back to 1978.
This Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving game is poised to have implications on the NFL playoff picture. Both the Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs, the back-to-back-to-back AFC champs, and Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are fighting for spots in the postseason.
So, ready to add a big game to your holiday menu? Read on for details on the Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving game, including how to watch and stream live. Want more? Get the full NFL schedule.
When is the Chiefs vs. Cowboys Thanksgiving game?
The Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving game is Thursday, Nov. 27. All the tune-in info you need for the NFL on CBS presentation is listed here:
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
- Time: 4:30 PM, ET
- Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
What time does the Chiefs vs. Cowboys game start?
The Chiefs vs. Cowboys game is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM, ET, on Thursday.
What channel is Chiefs vs. Cowboys on?
The Chiefs vs. Cowboys game is airing on CBS. You’ll find it on your local CBS channel.
How to stream Chiefs vs. Cowboys live on Paramount+
You can stream Chiefs vs. Cowboys live on Paramount+ with any plan, either the Paramount+ Essential plan or the Paramount+ Premium plan.
And with your Paramount+ subscription, you can stream the Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving game from your phone, tablet, or mobile device with the Paramount+ app. The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Browse the list of supported devices at the Paramount+ Help Center.
How to watch Chiefs vs. Cowboys Thanksgiving game live without cable
You can watch the Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving game live on TV by using cable, satellite, or a digital antenna, and/or via your screen or device by streaming the game with Paramount+.
Who’s performing at halftime?
Post Malone will perform at halftime of the Chiefs vs. Cowboys game. The Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show will mark the launch of the Salvation Army’s annual holiday donation campaign, the Red Kettle Campaign.
Chiefs vs. Cowboys history
Heading into their Thanksgiving game, the Chiefs and Cowboys have faced each other 12 times in the regular season. The Cowboys hold the edge, with a 7-5 record, including a win in their most recent matchup, in 2021.
How many times have the Chiefs and Cowboys played each other on Thanksgiving?
The Chiefs and Cowboys have played each other once before on Thanksgiving: a 1995 holiday showdown that saw the Troy Aikman-era Cowboys come away with the bigger end of the wishbone, 24-12.
As we’ve established, the Cowboys have a lot of experience playing on Thanksgiving Day; their on-the-field history with the holiday goes back to 1966, and they’ve only sat out a couple of times (in 1975 and 1977) since their start. They’re winners of three straight Turkey Day contests.
