The NFL is turning Black Friday into a must-watch football tradition, and the 2026 schedule just gave us another reason to skip the shopping lines and stay on the couch.

For the fourth straight year, the league will serve up a standalone game on the day after Thanksgiving, following the traditional triple-header of Turkey Day football. While you're hunting for doorbuster deals on blenders and 60%-off gifts for mom, the NFL is offering something even better: a prime-time matchup that keeps the holiday weekend going strong.

The Black Friday game was added to the schedule in 2023, giving Amazon Prime Video an extra broadcast slot since its usual "Thursday Night Football" rights don't apply on Thanksgiving. It's become a quick fan favorite, offering a fourth straight day of football before the normal Sunday slate kicks off.

Last year, the Chicago Bears delivered a statement win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday, pushing their record to 9-3. This season, the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Denver Broncos—both teams coming off playoff appearances in 2025 and hungry to go deeper into the postseason this year.

As for the 2026 Black Friday matchup? The NFL has already locked in another compelling clash, keeping the momentum alive for a day that's quickly becoming as much about football as it is about shopping.

Whether you're gearing up for game day or just looking for the perfect jersey to wear while you watch, this is the kind of holiday tradition that makes football fans—and their wardrobes—very happy.