The Buffalo Bills are set to become a fixture of your holiday season in 2026, with the NFL scheduling Josh Allen and the team for two of the biggest games of the year. For the first time since 2022, the Bills will return to the Thanksgiving spotlight, and there’s even buzz about a Christmas Day showdown in Denver.
Mark your calendars for Thanksgiving night, when the Bills will host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs at the new Highmark Stadium. This marquee matchup is part of the league’s traditional triple-header on Turkey Day, as first reported by Jordan Schultz. It’s a rematch that fans have been craving: this will be the first time these two AFC powerhouses meet in primetime since their iconic clash back in 2020, when the Mahomes-Allen era truly ignited. The Bills haven’t played on Thanksgiving since their thrilling 28-25 win over the Lions in 2022, so this return to the holiday stage is a big deal for Buffalo faithful.
But the holiday action doesn’t stop there. About a month later, long after the wrapping paper is cleared away on Christmas morning, the Bills are rumored to be heading to Denver for a Christmas Day game against the Broncos. This would be a rematch of January’s wild-card round loss to Sean Payton’s squad—a game that still stings for Bills Mafia. Mike Monaghan, who first broke the Bills-Chiefs news, also reported this potential Christmas clash. It would mark Buffalo’s first Christmas game since that 2022 Thanksgiving win, adding another layer of intrigue to their holiday schedule.
As for the opponents, both have made notable moves this offseason. The Broncos were quiet in free agency but pulled off a trade for former Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. That deal cost them their 2026 draft picks until the third round, where they selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim. Denver also added running back Jonah Coleman in the fourth round and athletic tight end Justin Joly in the fifth—the latter of whom the Bills hosted for a Top 30 visit, adding a fun subplot to the potential Christmas matchup.
The Chiefs, meanwhile, have been active. All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie was traded to the Rams in March, prompting Kansas City to trade up into the Top 10 of the draft for cornerback Mansoor Delane. They also snagged defensive lineman Peter Woods in the first round and edge rusher R Mason Thomas in the second. But the biggest splash came in free agency: GM Brett Veach signed reigning Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker, adding a dynamic weapon to an already explosive offense.
Whether you’re gathering around the Thanksgiving table or unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning, the Bills will be front and center. For fans, these games are more than just matchups—they’re the perfect excuse to gear up in your favorite Buffalo apparel and cheer on Josh Allen as he takes on two of the league’s toughest teams. Stay tuned for official confirmations, but one thing is certain: the 2026 holiday season is shaping up to be unforgettable for Bills Mafia.