Netflix’s NFL debut broke the record for a U.S. streaming audience for an NFL game, as an average of more than 24 million domestic viewers tuned in to the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens’ win over the Houston Texans on Christmas Day.

Netflix released its Christmas streaming viewership numbers on Thursday, saying that the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens

According to preliminary Nielsen numbers, which don’t include international viewers, this Christmas Day broke NFL all-time streaming records. Once the international viewership numbers come

The NBA got viewers for Christmas, even while going up against NFL games. The NBA’s five-game Christmas lineup was the league’s most-watched in five years, with the games averaging about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC,

In the NBA, the Christmas lineup averaged 5.25 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, a big increase from the all-time low of 2.85 million in 2023. ABC simulcast all five games this year, whereas the broadcaster only carried two a year ago due in part to its Monday Night Football obligation.

LeBron James and the NBA will have to make room for the NFL on Christmas. That shouldn’t be a problem. Both leagues were winners on Wednesday.

In Week 17, there are nine NFL games today, including the Packers vs. Vikings. Find out the times, channels, and streaming info for games on December 29.

The penultimate week of the regular NFL season included two Christmas Day matchups as part of a busy festive schedule.The Kansas City Chiefs defeated Pittsburgh Steelers to kick things off on December 25,