What do you get when you cross a Norse warrior with the king of the jungle? The secondChristmas matchupof 2025.
TheMinnesota Vikingshost theDetroit Lionson Dec. 25 in a matchup to help kick off Week 17 action. It's the second of three games that will take place on Christmas this year, and it's the later of the two games that will be broadcast on Netflix.
Detroit enters the Week 17 matchup on the brink of elimination from playoff contention. The NFL's Next Gen Stats give them a 7% chance to make the postseason – the lowest chances of every NFC team that hasn't yet been mathematically eliminated. The Lions need to win both of their final two games and hope theGreen Bay Packers– current owners of the NFC's No. 7 seed – lose their final two games to make the playoffs.
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Minnesota has already been eliminated from postseason contention, but it's won three straight games to keep its chances of a winning season alive. The Vikings defeated the Lions in their first divisional clash in Week 9 and can play spoiler in Week 17, crushing Detroit's playoff hopes with another win.
Here's what to know about the second NFL Christmas face-off, including how to watch on TV and streaming:
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18)makes a catch for a touchdownagainst the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
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What time is the Vikings-Lions game? Week 17 start time
Start time: 4:30 p.m. ET
TheVikings and Lionswill kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Christmas, Dec. 25.
What TV channel isMinnesota VikingsvsDetroit Lionson today?
Only fans living in the local markets of the Vikings and Lions will be able to watch the Christmas game between the two teams on cable television.
Here's where those fans can tune in on Dec. 25:
TV channel:
Detroit: WWJ-TV (CBS 62 in Detroit)
Minneapolis/St. Paul: WCCO-CBS
The Vikings vs. Lions matchup is one of the three games kicking off on Christmas, making up the Thursday slate of Week 17. The game can be streamed on Netflix.
NBC Sports' Noah Eagle will be the play-by-play announcer, former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Drew Brees will provide color commentary, and AJ Ross of CBS Sports and The Athletic's Dianna Russini will be the sideline reporters.
Vikings vs. Lions live stream
Live stream: Netflix
Netflix will stream both of the early games live on Christmas.
NFL fans in the United States outside of the competing teams' markets will need to sign into their Netflix account – or subscribe to the streaming service – to watch. Both matchups will be available with any Netflix plan.
2025 Minnesota Vikings schedule
2025 Minnesota Vikings regular season record
Minnesota Vikings: 7-8; fourth place in NFC North
2025 Detroit Lions schedule
2025 Detroit Lions regular season record
Detroit Lions: 8-7; third place in NFC North
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When do the NFL playoffs start?
Dates: Jan. 10-12, 2026
This year's playoffs will start with a three-day wild-card round slate. Two games will take place on Saturday, Jan. 10; two more on Sunday, Jan. 11; and the wild-card round will conclude with a single game on Monday, Jan. 12.
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