Thanksgiving NFL games are an annual American football tradition where the National Football League schedules regular-season games on Thanksgiving Day. This tradition dates back to the league's founding in 1920, with the Detroit Lions hosting a game every year since 1934 and the Dallas Cowboys doing so since 1966. Since 2006, the schedule has expanded to include a third, prime-time game featuring rotating teams.
The event is notable for its deep-rooted place in American holiday culture, combining family traditions with professional sports. The fixed hosts in Detroit and Dallas provide a sense of continuity and local pride, while the games consistently draw some of the NFL's largest television audiences of the year, making them a significant fixture in the sports calendar.
Recently, these games have been in the news as media outlets release the full schedule, team matchups, and broadcast details for the upcoming 2025 season. News coverage has also highlighted the halftime show performers, with major artists announced to headline the entertainment during the holiday games, generating additional public interest.
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