Overview
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the NFL is evaluating a Wednesday night game before Thanksgiving that could debut on Nov. 25, 2026.
- The concept remains unapproved, with the topic expected to be on the agenda at league meetings later this month.
- ESPN, NBC Sports and Bleacher Report all cite Schefter in describing the plan as exploratory rather than finalized.
- If added, the matchup would likely be sold as a standalone broadcast, expanding the NFL’s holiday programming slate.
- A Thanksgiving Eve kickoff would create a dense stretch for fans and teams, with ESPN noting a potential nine-day span that includes seven days of NFL games.