How to watch Bears vs. Lions Thanksgiving Day game 2024 live for free

How to watch Bears vs. Lions Thanksgiving Day game 2024 live for free
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Three things are certain on Thanksgiving.

There will be turkey on the table, someone will make an awkward speech at dinner, and the Detroit Lions will take the field.

This year is no different as Dan Campbell’s 10-1 club takes on Matt Eberflus’ 4-7 Chicago Bears in the annual Thanksgiving Classic.

Coming into the week 13 matchup, Jared Goff and the Lions have won nine games in a row including last weekend’s 24-6 trouncing of the Indianapolis Colts. In that contest, Jared Goff threw for 269 yards and running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for two touchdowns.

As for the Bears, they started the season hot but have lost their last five and have yet to win on the road this year. That being said, their last two losses against fellow NFC North rivals, the Packers and Vikings, have been 20-19 and 30-27 heartbreakers respectively. It should also be noted they beat the Lions 28-13 in week 14 last year which inspired coach Dan Campbell to suggest the team lacked “discipline” in a postgame press conference.

For more information, here’s everything you need to know about the Lions vs. Bears Thanksgiving game, from start time and channel, to how to watch for less.

Lions-Bears date and time: When is the Lions vs. Bears game?

Kickoff for the Lions-Bears game is set for 12:30 p.m. EST today, November 28.

What channel is the Lions vs. Bears airing on?

Today’s game between the Lions and the Bears is airing on CBS, so if you have cable, all you have to do is turn the channel to CBS around 12:30 p.m. today.

How to watch Lions vs. Bears without cable:

The only way to watch the Lions vs. Bears game without cable is with a live tv streaming service. However, if you’re looking for the complete sports package at the lowest price, our favorite option right now is DIRECTV — not only because of the regional sports and entertainment channels available, but the savings they’re giving this Holiday season are too good to pass up.

Where is the Lions vs. Bears game being played today?

The Lions and Panthers are going head-to-head at Ford Field in Detroit, MI.


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