The Ultimate Black Friday Sports Guide: From Kickoffs to Tip-Offs (Nov 28, 2025)
This Black Friday, the deals aren’t the only things causing a frenzy. November 28, 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most jam-packed sports days of the year. The schedule features a historic college rivalry renewed, a standalone NFL showcase, critical NBA Cup action, and a high-stakes night across Europe’s top football leagues.
Here is your complete spectator’s guide to the Black Friday 2025 sports slate.
🏈The American Headliners: Football Takes Over
While you recover from your Thanksgiving feast, football dominates the US schedule from noon until late night.
NFL Black Friday Game
- Matchup: Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Network: Amazon Prime Video
- The Draw: The NFL continues its new tradition of a standalone Black Friday game with a massive NFC clash. Expect a playoff atmosphere in Philadelphia as Jalen Hurts and the Eagles host Caleb Williams and the Bears.
College Football: The Return of the Lone Star Showdown
- Matchup: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Texas Longhorns
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Network: ABC
- The Draw: Arguably the biggest game of the weekend. After years of dormancy, the bitter rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M is renewed as an SEC conference game. The atmosphere will be electric, with College Football Playoff implications likely on the line.
European Football: Friday Night Lights
Across the Atlantic, the domestic leagues return with standalone fixtures designed to kickstart the weekend. For US viewers, these matches are perfect for the mid-afternoon slot (2:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET) before the primetime American sports begin.
Bundesliga: The Heavyweight Clash
- Matchup: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. RB Leipzig
- Time: 2:30 PM ET (8:30 PM Local)
- The Draw: The highlight of the European day. Mönchengladbach’s “Borussia-Park” offers one of the best atmospheres in Germany. They host perennial contenders RB Leipzig in a match that usually promises goals and high-tempo pressing.
Serie A: The Trendy vs. The Technical
- Matchup: Como vs. Sassuolo
- Time: 2:45 PM ET
- The Draw: Como has become the most intriguing project in Italian football (backed by stars like their coach Cesc Fàbregas and Thierry Henry). Seeing them host Sassuolo—a team historically known for developing exciting young talent—makes for a fascinating tactical battle on the shores of Lake Como.
La Liga & Ligue 1
- La Liga: Getafe vs. Elche (4:00 PM ET) – A gritty battle under the lights at the Coliseum.
- Ligue 1: Metz vs. Rennes (2:45 PM ET) – A classic Friday night fixture in France, with Rennes pushing for European spots.
🏀 NBA Cup & 🏒 NHL: Evening Action
Once the football dust settles, the indoor sports take center stage.
- NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament):
- Marquee Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers (10:00 PM ET, Prime Video).
- The Stakes: A knockout round berth could be on the line in this star-studded Western Conference clash.
- NHL Thanksgiving Showdown:
- Marquee Matchup: NY Rangers at Boston Bruins (1:00 PM ET).
- The Draw: An “Original Six” matinee that serves as the perfect bridge between morning college football and the afternoon NFL kickoff.
The Master Schedule (All Times ET)
| Time | Sport | Competition | Matchup/Event | Watch |
| 12:00 PM | CFB | NCAA | Ole Miss vs. Miss State (Egg Bowl) | ABC |
| 12:30 PM | F1 | Qatar GP | Sprint Qualifying | ESPN/F1TV |
| 1:00 PM | NHL | Regular Season | NY Rangers at Boston Bruins | TNT/ABC |
| 2:30 PM | ⚽ | Bundesliga | B. M’gladbach vs. RB Leipzig | ESPN+ |
| 2:45 PM | ⚽ | Serie A | Como vs. Sassuolo | Para+/CBS |
| 3:00 PM | 🏈 | NFL | Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles | Prime Video |
| 7:30 PM | CFB | NCAA | Texas A&M at Texas | ABC |
| 10:00 PM | 🏀 | NBA | Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Lakers | Prime Video |
Viewing Tip: The “Golden Window” is from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM ET. You will have the start of the Bundesliga & Serie A matches, and the kickoff of the NFL Black Friday game all happening simultaneously.
