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If you're an NFL fan looking to watch every Christmas Eve game, you will have to drift away from the major networks for a primetime matchup.

An AFC contest between the Patriots and Broncos will air on NFL Network. The channel hasn't been the broadcaster for many live games this season, but it will be the exclusive home of that Sunday night battle.

Here is everything you need to know about how to watch Patriots vs. Broncos, including the best options for cord-cutters.

How to watch NFL Network

NFL Network is available to watch on most cable/satellite providers. Here are the channel numbers for a few major providers:

  • DirecTV: 212
  • Dish Network: 154
  • Verizon Fios: 88 (588 HD)
  • Xfinity: Varies with area code
  • Spectrum: Varies with area code

How to stream NFL Network

Viewers can also stream Patriots vs. Broncos on Fubo. For a limited time, new subscribers can save $40 on Fubo's Pro, Elite and Premier plans. Fubo has a free trial, so you can try before you buy.

Fans in Canada can watch Patriots vs. Broncos on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.

What NFL games are on Sunday?

Ten NFL games are scheduled to be played on Christmas Eve. The Week 16 slate also features a tripleheader on Christmas Day.

Sunday, Dec. 24

Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Colts vs. Falcons 1 p.m. FOX
Seahawks vs. Titans 1 p.m. CBS
Lions vs. Vikings 1 p.m. FOX
Commanders vs. Jets 1 p.m. CBS
Packers vs. Panthers 1 p.m. FOX
Browns vs. Texans 1 p.m. CBS
Jaguars vs. Buccaneers 4:05 p.m. CBS
Cardinals vs. Bears 4:25 p.m. FOX
Cowboys vs. Dolphins 4:25 p.m. FOX
Patriots vs. Broncos 8:15 p.m. NFL Network

NFL schedule Week 16

Thursday, Dec. 21

Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Saints vs. Rams 8:15 p.m. Prime Video

Saturday, Dec. 23

Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Bengals vs. Steelers 4:30 p.m. NBC
Bills vs. Chargers 8 p.m. Peacock

Sunday, Dec. 24

Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Colts vs. Falcons 1 p.m. FOX
Seahawks vs. Titans 1 p.m. CBS
Lions vs. Vikings 1 p.m. FOX
Commanders vs. Jets 1 p.m. CBS
Packers vs. Panthers 1 p.m. FOX
Browns vs. Texans 1 p.m. CBS
Jaguars vs. Buccaneers 4:05 p.m. CBS
Cardinals vs. Bears 4:25 p.m. FOX
Cowboys vs. Dolphins 4:25 p.m. FOX
Patriots vs. Broncos 8:15 p.m. NFL Network

Monday, Dec. 25

Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Raiders vs. Chiefs 1 p.m. CBS
Giants vs. Eagles 4:30 p.m. FOX
Ravens vs. 49ers 8:15 p.m. ABC

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Jordan Greer has been with The Sporting News since 2015. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is a graduate of Westminster College and Syracuse University.