The Philadelphia Eagles are set to double down on holiday football in 2026, and fans better hope Santa brings a win instead of coal. After their traditional Thanksgiving clash with the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, the Birds will host the Houston Texans on Christmas Eve for a Week 16 Thursday Night Football showdown.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 PM Eastern, making it a prime-time holiday treat for Eagles fans. The schedule update, shared by @OzzyNFL, adds another layer of excitement to what promises to be a festive season in Philadelphia.

This matchup revives memories of their last meeting in 2022, a Thursday night game that coincided with the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros battling in the World Series. The Eagles secured a win that night, though the Phillies fell short. Now, the Birds will face a new challenge in Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for the first time, as well as former Eagles linebacker DeMeco Ryans, now Houston's head coach.

Historically, the Eagles have dominated this series, boasting a perfect 6-0 record against the Texans since their first meeting in 2002. As Santa takes flight, Philadelphia will look to extend that streak to 7-0 and keep their holiday spirits high.

The full Eagles 2026 schedule drops Thursday night, but for now, fans can track all the leaks and updates. Whether you're thrilled about the holiday games or worried about the scheduling grind, let us know in the comments below!