Cowboys to Host Chiefs in 2025 Thanksgiving Showdown

Dallas Cowboys to Host Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day 2025

The Dallas Cowboys are set to host the Kansas City Chiefs in one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025 NFL season. Scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, the game will kick off at 4:30 PM ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be broadcast on CBS. This marquee event marks the first time Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ superstar quarterback, will start a game at the Cowboys’ iconic home stadium.

Thanksgiving Tradition: Cowboys and Chiefs Headline the Holiday

Thanksgiving football is a cherished tradition in the NFL, with the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions serving as perennial hosts. This year, the Cowboys’ matchup against the Chiefs is expected to draw massive viewership, continuing the trend of record-breaking Thanksgiving games. According to NFL viewership data, the Cowboys’ 2024 Thanksgiving game against the New York Giants averaged 38.8 million viewers, making it the fourth most-watched Thanksgiving game in history.

Patrick Mahomes’ Texas Roots Add Intrigue

Patrick Mahomes, a native of Tyler, Texas, grew up just a short drive from Dallas. While he has faced the Cowboys once before in his career—a 19-9 victory in Kansas City in 2021—this will be his first start at AT&T Stadium. Mahomes’ connection to Texas and his status as one of the NFL’s premier players add an extra layer of excitement to this holiday showdown.

Historical Context: Cowboys vs. Chiefs

The Cowboys and Chiefs have faced off 12 times in regular-season history, with the Chiefs holding a narrow 7-5 edge in the all-time series. Their last meeting, in 2021, saw the Chiefs’ defense stifle the Cowboys’ high-powered offense, limiting them to just nine points. This year’s Thanksgiving game offers Dallas a chance at redemption on one of the NFL’s biggest stages.

Star Players to Watch

The game will feature some of the league’s brightest stars. For the Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott will lead the charge, supported by standout players like wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and linebacker Micah Parsons. On the Chiefs’ side, Patrick Mahomes will be joined by tight end Travis Kelce and a dynamic supporting cast that has made Kansas City a perennial Super Bowl contender.

Broader Implications for the 2025 NFL Season

Both teams enter the 2025 season with high expectations. The Cowboys are looking to build on a strong 2024 campaign, while the Chiefs aim to reclaim the Super Bowl title after falling short in 2025’s championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. This Thanksgiving matchup could have significant playoff implications, particularly in the competitive NFC East and AFC West divisions.

Additional Holiday Games in 2025

The Chiefs are also slated to play on Christmas Day, hosting the Denver Broncos in a prime-time matchup. This marks the first time since 2016 that an NFL team will play on both Thanksgiving and Christmas in the same season. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Chicago Bears on Black Friday, November 28, 2025, adding another layer of intrigue to the holiday weekend.

Anticipation Builds Ahead of Full Schedule Release

The NFL will release its full 2025 schedule on May 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. While select marquee games like Cowboys-Chiefs have already been announced, fans eagerly await the complete lineup to plan their season. The Thanksgiving game between Dallas and Kansas City is already shaping up to be one of the highlights of the year.

The Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving matchup promises to deliver high-stakes action, star power, and a celebration of football tradition. Fans across the nation will tune in to see two of the NFL’s most storied franchises battle it out on one of the league’s biggest stages.

Source: Hindustantimes, Abcnews