Thanksgiving is one of the biggest football days of the year — three NFL games back to back, plus a Thanksgiving Eve game and a Black Friday game on either side of it. If you're spending the holiday in Waikiki, you don't have to miss a snap. Skybox Taphouse has 20+ screens on the third floor of International Market Place, and Hawaii time turns the whole Thanksgiving slate into a daytime event.
Thanksgiving Week 2026 NFL Schedule (Hawaii Time)
- Wed, Nov 25 — 3:00 PM HST — Packers at Rams (Netflix)
- Thu, Nov 26 — 8:00 AM HST — Bears at Lions (CBS)
- Thu, Nov 26 — 11:30 AM HST — Eagles at Cowboys (FOX)
- Thu, Nov 26 — 3:20 PM HST — Chiefs at Bills (NBC)
- Fri, Nov 27 — 10:00 AM HST — Broncos at Steelers (Prime Video)
Mainland clocks fall back on November 1, so by Thanksgiving the East Coast is five hours ahead of Hawaii. A 1 PM Eastern kickoff is 8 AM here, and the Thanksgiving night game kicks off mid-afternoon. For the rest of the season, check our NFL schedule page with every game in Hawaii time.
Thanksgiving Day at Skybox
Thanksgiving Day brings a three-game NFL slate, and Skybox is planning to have every snap on the big screens. Kickoffs come early on Hawaii time, so give us a call at 808-378-8542 to confirm holiday hours before the 8 AM game. Want to hear about watch-party specials first? Join the Skybox VIP list.
The Hawaii Time Advantage
On the mainland, the Thanksgiving triple-header stretches from lunch until close to midnight. In Waikiki, it runs from breakfast to dinner. Bears–Lions kicks off at 8 AM, Eagles–Cowboys follows at 11:30, and Chiefs–Bills gets going at 3:20 PM — wrapping up around 6:30 PM. That leaves the evening open for Thanksgiving dinner, a sunset on the beach, or both.
Thanksgiving Eve and Black Friday Too
The football doesn't stop at Thursday. Packers–Rams kicks off Wednesday at 3 PM Hawaii time on Netflix, and Broncos–Steelers is Friday at 10 AM on Prime Video — a streaming game you can catch on our screens without signing into anything. Five games in three days, all live with sound at Skybox.
Bring the Crew
Thanksgiving week brings a lot of visitors to Waikiki, and holiday football draws a crowd. If you're watching with family or a group, save a table ahead of time. Walk-ins are always welcome. Planning something bigger? Skybox seats 275 across two bars and handles private events and group watch parties.
Food for a Full Day of Football
A full day of football calls for real food. The full kitchen covers it — Upper-Cut jumbo wings, hand-crafted pizza by the pie or the slice, Triple Play nachos for the table, burgers, and more — with local Hawaiian drafts, pitchers and towers, and signature cocktails to keep the crew going from the first kickoff to the last.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time are the Thanksgiving NFL games in Hawaii?
On Thanksgiving Day 2026, Bears at Lions kicks off at 8:00 AM HST, Eagles at Cowboys at 11:30 AM, and Chiefs at Bills at 3:20 PM. Packers at Rams is Wednesday, Nov 25 at 3:00 PM, and Broncos at Steelers is Black Friday at 10:00 AM.
Where can I watch Thanksgiving football in Waikiki?
Skybox Taphouse, on the Grand Lanai at International Market Place, has 20+ screens with full sound for the big games. It's the top sports bar in Waikiki for NFL football.
Is Skybox open on Thanksgiving?
Skybox is planning to be open with the Thanksgiving games on. Holiday hours can vary, so call 808-378-8542 to confirm before you head over.
What channels are the Thanksgiving games on?
Bears–Lions is on CBS, Eagles–Cowboys on FOX, and Chiefs–Bills on NBC. The Thanksgiving Eve game streams on Netflix and the Black Friday game on Prime Video. At Skybox you don't need to track any of it — the games are on the screens.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome, but holiday games fill up. For a group or a guaranteed seat, save a table ahead of time.
Getting There
Skybox Taphouse is at 2330 Kalakaua Ave #302, third floor of International Market Place in Waikiki. Regular hours are 11 AM to 2 AM Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 2 AM Saturday, and 7 AM to 2 AM Sunday — holiday hours may vary, so call ahead. Parking is available in the International Market Place garage.