NFL announces major broadcasting change with Packers-Lions Thanksgiving game to be shown for FREE

Tubi will stream the Packers-Lions Thanksgiving game free, likely boosting national viewing and live-betting volume. Punters should expect heavier in-play wagering and volatile in-game lines — consider targeting live props and second-half lines where sharp adjustments may create value.

Packers-Lions Thanksgiving Game to Stream Free on Tubi

The NFL has confirmed that this year’s Green Bay-Packers vs. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving matchup will stream live and free on Tubi, the ad-supported platform owned by Fox. The move follows Tubi’s record streaming performance for Super Bowl LIX, when the service drew roughly 13.6 million streaming viewers and became the most-streamed Super Bowl by digital audience.

Broadcast Reach and Platforms

The matchup will still air on Fox’s linear broadcast channels and will be available on Fox’s subscription streaming tier as well. Network executives are betting the free-streaming option will expand reach to casual viewers and cord-cutters who might not authenticate through traditional pay-TV providers.

Streaming Growth and Audience Impact

Tubi’s audience share has been climbing; recent data showed the service accounted for an estimated 2.2% of all TV viewing in August, outpacing several established streaming competitors. The NFL’s experiment with free, ad-supported distribution on a national holiday slot signals an emphasis on maximizing eyeballs and digital engagement.

What This Means for Bettors and In-Game Markets

A larger, more casual audience typically increases in-play betting volume and can create sharper early-market moves and more volatility in live lines. Sports bettors should prepare for heavier live action, quicker market adjustments, and potential opportunities in prop markets and second-half lines as viewership spikes influence public betting patterns.

Tribute: Denise Chong Highsmith

Outside the broadcast news, Denise Chong Highsmith, the wife of former NFL running back Alonzo Highsmith, has died unexpectedly at age 61. A memorial notice posted to social channels announced her unexpected passing; no cause of death was provided. Friends and family are sharing tributes as arrangements are finalized.

NFL chiefs have announced a major broadcasting change with the Packers-Lions Thanksgiving game to be shown for FREE.Fans are looking forward to tuning

The Sun