NFL Games on Christmas Day in 2024
The NFL is set to schedule games for Christmas Day in 2024 despite initial indications that it was unlikely due to the holiday falling on a Wednesday. The league has only played a Wednesday game once before, which was due to unexpected COVID-19 issues. The upcoming Christmas Day game will be the third in the last 75 years to be played on a Wednesday.
Key Points
- Initial indication of NFL games being unlikely on Christmas Day in 2024 due to it falling on a Wednesday
- NFL has only played one Wednesday game prior to this upcoming Christmas Day game
- League to schedule two games for a doubleheader on Christmas Day
Pros
- Expanding NFL games to non-traditional days like Christmas may attract more viewers and expand the league's reach during the holiday season.
Cons
- Playing games on Christmas Day may disrupt holiday traditions for some fans and players.