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It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without football. Many NFL teams will take the field on the holiday.
But for those who aren’t interested in sports, there’s more: the halftime show. Here’s who will be performing this year.
Which NFL teams play on Thanksgiving?
The on-field matchups begin with the annual Detroit Lions game at Ford Field against the Green Bay Packers. It continues on the road as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Dallas Cowboys before the Cincinnati Bengals compete against the Baltimore Ravens.
Who is playing at halftime for the Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions?
Jack White is headlining the halftime show in Detroit on Thanksgiving. The Detroit-born artist was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with the White Stripes.
Eminem and his longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, are set to become executive producers of the halftime show.
Who is playing at halftime for the Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys?
Post Malone is set to be the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving halftime show performer.
Not only will the music star be performing in front of a large audience, but he will also get a chance to cheer on his favorite football team, the Cowboys. This is also the event that launches the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign.
“I’m from Texas,” Post Malone said in a statement via the Cowboys’ official site. “I have grown up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years. It is a true honor to be a part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people.”
Who is playing at halftime for the Cincinnati Bengals at the Baltimore Ravens?
Lil Jon will perform the final halftime show for the NFL’s Thanksgiving slate in 2025 – on stage in Baltimore during the Ravens-Bengals halftime.
The rapper and producer are the latest to shake up the holiday night as both star quarterbacks could be back in action. Lamar Jackson, who played for the University of Louisville, has already made his return for the Ravens, but Joe Burrow is back at practice and hoping to be back in the lineup on Thanksgiving.
Where to watch Detroit vs Green Bay
- date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Time: 1pm ET
- Place: Ford Field in Detroit
- TV: fox
- Streaming: Fubo, NFL+, Fox Sports
Watch Lions vs. Packers on Fubo
Where to watch Dallas vs. Kansas City
- date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Place: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
- TV: cbs
- Streaming: Fubo, NFL+, Paramount+
Watch Cowboys vs. Chiefs on Fubo
Where to watch baltimore vs cincinnati
- date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Time: 8:20 PM ET
- Place: M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore
- TV: nbc
- Streaming: Fubo, NFL+, Peacock
Watch Ravens vs. Bengals on Peacock
Contributing: Erton Ostley and Nick Brinkerhoff, USA TODAY. Chris Sims contributed. Contact Marina Johnson at marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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