The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders will kick off the NFL’s Christmas festivities. While both teams are out of playoff contention, they’ll be playing for pride and to bring some holiday cheer to their fans.
The game is streaming on Netflix, which has assembled a star-studded broadcast team for the occasion. Here’s a closer look at the announcers and analysts.
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders on Christmas: Game Details
Date: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland
TV: Netflix
Local Broadcast: Washington, DC – WUSA-9, Dallas – KTVT-CBS 11
Stream: NFL+, Fubo
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Netflix’s Christmas broadcast kicks off at 11:00 a.m. ET with a live pregame show in Washington, D.C., featuring a star-studded cast. Kay Adams, former NFL Network star and host of Up & Adams, will serve as the desk host.
She will be joined by Austin Ekeler, the Commanders’ running back who tore his Achilles earlier this season, serving as a desk analyst. NFL legends Michael Irvin and Devin McCourty, both three-time Super Bowl winners, will also join the pregame discussion with comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura as special guests.
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The Cowboys-Commanders broadcast starts at 1:00 p.m. ET, with longtime broadcaster Ian Eagle handling play-by-play duties. Eagle is one of sports broadcasting’s most versatile voices, having called NCAA March Madness, NBA games, the French Open, and the Army-Navy rivalry game.
Nate Burleson, a former NFL wide receiver with a decade-long career for teams including the Vikings, Seahawks, and Lions, joins as a co-analyst. Burleson now co-hosts CBS’s The NFL Today and has a prominent role on CBS Mornings.
Also joining the booth as a color analyst is Matt Ryan, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback and 2016 NFL MVP. Ryan made four Pro Bowl teams before retiring and transitioning to broadcasting with CBS.
On the sidelines, Sara Walsh will report from the field. Walsh previously worked for ESPN from 2010 to 2017, anchoring SportsCenter and hosting NFL Live. She is also a regular contributor on the NFL Network.
Melanie Collins, a CBS Sports sideline reporter, will provide postgame interviews and insights. She also appears on ESPN’s SportsNation to offer analysis and updates from inside the league.
Gene Steratore, former NFL official and rules analyst for CBS Sports, will break down any close calls during both games, giving viewers an expert perspective on the field.
With a mix of seasoned broadcasters, former NFL stars, and high-profile personalities, Netflix has assembled a star-studded team to headline its Christmas Day coverage. While the Cowboys and Commanders may be playing for pride, the broadcast promises top-tier analysis and entertainment, with Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson set to kick off the festivities with a performance of “Underneath the Tree.”
