It’s another loaded holiday sports weekend as the NFL takes center stage with a full Week 13 slate, College Football hits rivalry week with major implications, and College Basketball, the NBA, NHL, EPL, and Formula 1 all deliver premium action. Let’s get into it.
Top Sports for the Weekend — November 27 to November 30, 2025
NFL Week 13 – November 27–December 1
Thursday, Nov 27 – Thanksgiving Slate
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions — 12:30 p.m. ET
Detroit’s annual holiday showcase features a Packers team hoping to keep pace with the Lions in the NFC North. Detroit is tough to beat at home but if any squad can do it, it’s Jordan Love and his mates.
Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys — 4:30 p.m. ET
Patrick Mahomes vs America’s Team on Thanksgiving afternoon is must see and must bet. Dallas has the offense to keep pace with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Expect Dak Prescott and Magic Mahomes to get into a shootout.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens — 8:20 p.m. ET
Can the Baltimore Ravens continue their climb atop the AFC standings? Joe Burrow returns to lead Cincy versus Lamar and the Poes.
Friday, Nov 28 – Black Friday
Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles — 3:00 p.m. ET
What’s better than a Black Friday NFL matchup between two old school NFC teams? Caleb Williams faces a relentless Eagles defense hoping to take a forward step before the playoffs. Upset potential exists if Chicago’s defense can handle Jalen and Saquon.
Sunday, Nov 30 – 1:00 p.m. ET Window
- Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers — The Rams are on their way to the top seed in the NFC. Carolina has a shot to make the playoffs for the first time in a long time. Bryce Young versus Matthew Stafford should be fun.
- San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns — The Browns have zero offense while the Niners may not have the offense to beat Cleveland’s fantastic D. Could be a shootout or defensive struggle.
- Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts — Houston has taken massive strides in recent weeks. It’s Houston’s top defense versus the fastest and highest scoring offense in the NFL.
- New Orleans Saints at Miami Dolphins — Both teams are jockeying for the NFL Draft. Saints are suddenly playing great football while Miami hopes to finish strong.
- Atlanta Falcons at New York Jets — Meaningless for most fans, meaningful for bettors. Think J-E-T-S unless Atlanta changes your mind before kickoff.
- Arizona Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers — High-scoring potential with both offenses capable of scoring on almost every possession.
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans — Titans may be headed toward another top NFL Draft pick while Jacksonville pushes toward the playoffs.
Sunday, Nov 30 – 4:05 / 4:25 p.m. ET Window
- Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks — Seahawks must find a way to solve Brian Flores’ blitz-heavy schemes. Expect a closer game than projected.
- Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers — Despite a rough season, it’s a rivalry game that usually goes down to the wire.
- Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers — Neither defense is playing at elite levels, making this a potential high-scoring matchup.
Sunday Night Football – Nov 30
Denver Broncos at Washington Commanders — 8:20 p.m. ET
The Broncos hope to continue their magical season versus a disappointing Commanders squad. Can Washington avoid self-inflicted mistakes long enough to steal an upset?
Monday, Dec 1
New England Patriots at New York Giants — 8:15 p.m. ET
An iconic AFC vs NFC showdown. If Jaxon Dart returns for the Giants, two of the NFL’s top young QBs will take center stage.
🏈 College Football – Rivalry Week
Friday, November 28
- Ole Miss at Mississippi State — The Egg Bowl always delivers chaos. Ole Miss must avoid a CFP-shaking upset.
- Georgia at Georgia Tech — Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate. Rivalry week tightens margins.
- Texas A&M at Texas — A renewed rivalry. Arch Manning hopes to lead the Longhorns to an upset.
- Arizona at Arizona State — Territorial Cup intensity. Arizona is stronger but must win on ASU’s turf.
Saturday, November 29
- Ohio State at Michigan — The Game. It may decide the Big Ten title and CFP direction.
- Oregon at Washington — A Northwest classic with CFP implications.
- Vanderbilt at Tennessee — Vandy’s offense keeps them competitive in 2025.
- UCLA at USC — Can USC rebound from a rough loss at Oregon?
- Alabama at Auburn — The Iron Bowl delivers drama every year.
🏀 College Basketball – November 27–28
Thursday, November 27
- North Carolina vs Michigan State — A powerhouse matchup.
- Duke vs Arkansas — Calipari’s Razorbacks aim to challenge a top-ranked Duke squad.
Friday, November 28
- UConn vs Illinois — A top 10 showdown with major implications.
Women’s College Basketball Weekend
UConn at Xavier — Sunday, November 30
UConn brings championship expectations while Xavier tries to match their depth and tempo.
🚀 Formula 1 – Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix – Sunday, Nov 30
F1 heads to Lusail for a precision-heavy circuit with major strategy factors. Expect aggressive racing and late-race volatility.
🏀 NBA Weekend – November 28
San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets – Friday
Denver’s altitude and inside scoring remain tough, but San Antonio’s young core is improving. Wemby vs Jokic could be a classic.
⚽ NHL Weekend – November 28
Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings – Friday
A contrast in styles: Tampa’s explosive offense vs Detroit’s surprising Eastern Conference-leading structure.
⚽ English Premier League – Sunday, November 30
Chelsea vs Arsenal
A massive rivalry with tactical fireworks. Chelsea’s physicality vs Arsenal’s possession-focused attack.
Bottom Line
Thanksgiving weekend brings a giant wave of sports action — NFL rivalry and playoff-shifting matchups, College Football’s most emotional weekend, premier College Basketball clashes, and major NBA and NHL showdowns. Add the Qatar Grand Prix and Chelsea vs Arsenal, and it’s one of the most action-packed sports weekends of the entire year.