Netflix is going all-in on the NFL, and fans are the real winners here. The streaming giant has announced it will broadcast five regular-season games starting in 2026—more than doubling its previous commitment. And that's not all: Netflix will also take over production of NFL Honors during Super Bowl week in February, adding even more live sports to its growing lineup.

This expansion marks a major leap from Netflix's first NFL partnership in 2024, when it aired just two games on Christmas Day. The same schedule repeated in 2025, but now the platform is stepping up its game in a big way. Think of it as the NFL's way of saying, "Welcome to the big leagues."

Here's the full slate of games you can expect on Netflix in 2026:

🔥 The season opener in Australia between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams—a historic international matchup.
🦃 The Green Bay Packers vs. the Rams in the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game—because why wait until Thursday?
🎄 Two games on Christmas Day, keeping the holiday tradition alive.
⚡ A Week 18 game with likely playoff implications, so every snap will matter.

This isn't just a random expansion. It's a calculated move that reflects where sports broadcasting is headed. As Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson noted, "Six or seven years ago, everyone would have said Amazon would be the next big player. Now, a lot of those responses would be Netflix."

For fans, this means more ways to catch the action without needing a cable subscription. And for anyone who loves football—or just loves a good streaming binge—Netflix is quickly becoming the place to be on game day.

Whether you're gearing up for the season opener in Australia or planning your Christmas Day lineup, one thing is clear: the NFL on Netflix is just getting started.