"Countdown to Christmas" on Hallmark Channel starts airing on Friday.

From October 18 to December 12, Hallmark will show 32 new movies. A Kansas City Chiefs-themed movie called "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" will have a cameo by Donna Kelce, who is the mom of football stars Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. Fans will get to see some returning stars and characters.

Twas the Date Before Christmas
Twas the Date Before Christmas

When does Hallmark Channel’s 'Countdown to Christmas' 2024 start?

Featuring Robert Buckley and Amy Groening in "Twas the Date Before Christmas," this year's "Countdown to Christmas" kicks off on Friday, Oct. 18, at 5 p.m. Arizona time.

There will be 32 new films airing from Friday through Sunday until December 15 (plus a few extras). At different times throughout the holiday season, the channel will be showing classic holiday films. As part of next week's Miracles of Christmas series, Hallmark Mystery will debut nine additional new films.

November 2024 Hallmark Schedule - 'Countdown to Christmas' Movie

Friday, Nov. 1: "A Carol for Two"

Saturday, Nov. 2: "Our Holiday Story"

Sunday, Nov. 3: "Holiday Mismatch"

Friday, Nov. 8: "Trivia at St. Nick's"

Saturday, Nov. 9: "Santa Tell Me"

Sunday, Nov. 10: "'Tis the Season to be Irish"

Friday, Nov. 15: "Christmas with the Singhs"

Saturday, Nov. 16: "Jingle Bell Run"

Sunday, Nov. 17: "Confessions of a Christmas Letter"

Friday, Nov. 22: "Christmas on Call" (features an appearance from Donna Kelce)

Saturday, Nov. 23: "Three Wiser Men and a Boy"

Sunday, Nov. 24: "To Have and To Holiday"

Thursday, Nov. 28: "Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle"

Friday, Nov. 29: "A '90s Christmas" (4:00 p.m. MST)

Friday, Nov. 29: "Deck the Walls"

Saturday, Nov. 30: "Believe in Christmas" (4:00 p.m. MST)

Saturday, Nov. 30: "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story"

December 2024 Schedule - Hallmark Christmas Movies

Sunday, Dec. 1: "The Finnish Line" (4:00 p.m. MST)

Sunday, Dec. 1: "The Christmas Quest"

Friday, Dec. 6: "Private Princess Christmas"

Saturday, Dec. 7: "Sugarplummed"

Sunday, Dec. 8: "Leah's Perfect Gift"

Friday, Dec. 13: "Hanukkah on the Rocks".

Saturday, Dec. 14: "The Santa Class"

Sunday, Dec. 15: "Following Yonder Star"

Saturday, Dec. 21: "Happy Howlidays"

Hallmark Channel Schedule for October/November/December - Highlights

Friday, November 1

A Carol for Two, starring Gina Claire Mason, Jordan Litz and Charlotte d'Amboise

Violette works at a theater district diner known for its singing staff looking for their big break while trying to get on Broadway. The restaurant's famous Christmas Eve concert features her singing with Alex, the son of a family friend of the shop owner. Alex is set up to help his cousin win Violette's heart as they fight during rehearsal. However, he may also like her...

Saturday, November 2

Our Holiday Story, starring Nikki DeLoach and Warren Christie

Chris asks Dave and Nell how they met when their daughter Jo brings her boyfriend home for Christmas. So, they start telling the story of how they fell in love, which is full of problems and the work of planning a Christmas festival in their small town. Chris finds it hard to tell Jo how he really feels, and the two learn that love is more than just three words.

Sunday, November 3

Holiday Mismatch, starring Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick

The former Sabrina the Teenage Witch actresses play two women who don't get along at a meeting of the town's Christmas committee. They try to stop their kids from meeting through dating apps when they find out. But as their kids' relationship grows, the two people who used to be enemies become friends.

Friday, November 8

Trivia at St. Nick's, starring Tammin Sursok and Brant Daugherty

It's Christmas Bar Trivia time again, and all the top college students are going to Vermont for the break. The locals and faculty make plans for the tournament. Celeste is ready to win the competition until her team has to add Max, the new offensive coordinator for the football team. Max seems more interested in having fun than winning.

Saturday, November 9

Santa Tell Me, starring Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell and Kurt Szarka

In an old letter, Santa tells Olivia, an interior designer, that she will meet the love of her life on Christmas Eve. His name is Nick. But when she meets three men with the same name, she seems to fall in love with all of them. Olivia is also interested in her coworker Chris, which makes her doubt everything she chose to do this holiday season.

Sunday, November 10

'Tis the Season to Be Irish, starring Fiona Gubelmann and Eoin Macken

House flipper Rose goes to Ireland so she can renovate and sell a small cottage. But her plans to get some more money get uprooted when she meets local realtor Sean, who is determined to preserve the heritage of his town and embrace the lively holiday traditions found in the country.

Friday, November 15

Christmas With the Singhs, starring Anuja Joshi and Benjamin Hollingsworth

Christmas is an important time for Asha, but she's in need of some holiday magic while being stuck working at her local hospital. Suddenly, her former classmate Jake enters her life, prompting a whirlwind romance and quick engagement. But their first holiday as a couple comes with some unexpected hurdles, as their families are completely different! Will they manage to survive what's meant to be the most wonderful time of the year?

Saturday, November 16

Jingle Bell Run, starring Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker

Avery's sister decides she needs some fun in her life, so she secretly signs up for a reality show with a Christmas theme. When they are paired together, she is paired with former hockey player Wes, and they can't stop fighting as they try to be the winner. Avery and Wes are both good and bad, but they are drawn to each other in a way that goes beyond winning the show.

Sunday, November 17

Confessions of a Christmas Letter, starring Angela Kinsey and Alec Santos

In order to participate in her town's annual holiday letter-writing contest, family matriarch Settie needs assistance. So she takes Juan, a struggling novelist, on staff, but word gets around that he's engaged to Rose, Settie's daughter. While the rest of the group struggles to maintain the unexpected charade, Settie discovers the value of family and Juan gets over his writer's block.

Friday, November 22

Christmas on Call, starring Sara Canning and Ser'Darius Blain

Struggling ER doctor Hannah is having a hard time balancing her job and romance with an EMT named Wes. As they spend time together ahead of Christmas, they start to fall in love while also facing the inevitable challenges that come with being first responders in Philadelphia.

Saturday, November 23

Three Wiser Men and a Boy, starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin

Three Wise Men and a Baby 2 takes place in 2022 and follows the Brenner brothers as they get ready for another magical Christmas with Thomas, Luke's now five-year-old son. The Brenner brothers must step in and assist Thomas when the director unexpectedly withdraws from directing the school holiday musical.

Sunday, November 24

To Have and To Holiday, starring Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi and Eric Close

Celeste and Jason's father decides they must complete a pre-wedding bootcamp before he can officiate their wedding, even though they only dated for a short while before getting engaged. Will the couple come out on top as they take on a series of Christmas-themed challenges? Most importantly, will Celeste's dad come to accept her marriage decision?

Thursday, November 28

Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle, starring Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tanner Novlan, Matthew James Dowden and Max Lloyd-Jones

In observance of their late grandmother's Christmas wish and in search of a successor to head the family business, three grown siblings return home for the holiday. An estate planner named "Mrs. Miracle" uses her Christmas enchantment to help the family get back together after being hired as an idea. How about that? Perhaps new romantic interests will present themselves to them as they travel.

Friday, November 29 (6 p.m.)

A '90s Christmas, starring Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey and Katherine Barrell

Lucy, a lawyer, is in the midst of her Christmas Eve solo promotion celebration when she is suddenly whisked away to 1999. An enchanting voyage of self-discovery leads her to relive the Christmas season with her mom, sister, best friend, and high school crush, giving her a fresh perspective on how to mend her relationships.

Friday, November 29 (8 p.m.)

Deck the Walls, starring Ashley Greene, Wes Brown and Danny Pellegrino

A big Christmas charity event in their hometown in Ohio is planned by Rose and Sal, two interior designers from Chicago. A budget crisis, however, threatens to derail the project, so Rose returns home in an attempt to rescue it. What she doesn't anticipate is running into some old acquaintances, such as Brysen, her brother's best friend, whom she might develop feelings for as an adult.

Saturday, November 30 (6 p.m.)

Believe in Christmas, starring Meghan Ory and John Reardon

Beatrice reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to visit Christmasland, where she experiences all the festive traditions and holiday magic surrounding the event. What's more, she meets a handsome stranger named Ethan, who has her rediscovering love, hope and the power of a new beginning.

Saturday, November 30 (8 p.m.)

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, starring Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Ed Begley Jr., Richard Riehle, Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole and Megyn Price

Alana is determined that her family will be named the Kansas City Chiefs' "Fan of the Year" because of their unwavering support for the team for many years. And to top it all off, Derek, the team's Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with determining whether the family deserves to win, as they are one of three finalists. In the midst of their budding romance, Alana begins to question her feelings for Derrick and everything in her life after the disappearance of her grandfather's beloved vintage Chiefs winter hat.

Sunday, December 1 (6 p.m.)

The Finnish Line, starring Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura

Inspired by her late dad's legacy in dog sled racing, Anya follows his footsteps and goes to Finland to be a part of the 40th annual Joulurauha race. When her lead dog gets injured, she partners up with journalist and former racer Cole to use his dog for the event. With the weight of her dad's achievements on her shoulders, she must build trust while also not letting her dad's former rival get to her.

Sunday, December 1 (8 p.m.)

The Christmas Quest, starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha

Archaeologist Stefanie and her ex-husband Chase venture to Iceland over Christmas to search for a legendary treasure. As others join the former couple in on their quest, the pair may just find themselves swept through an adventure as they race to keep what they're trying to find out of the wrong hands.

Friday, December 6

Private Princess Christmas, starring Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena and Erica Durance

Princess Violet of Wingravia loves being a royal, but without all the responsibilities. As a result, her mother, the Queen, decides to send Violet to a leadership boot camp in Colorado or else lose her claim to the throne. As she gets put through a myriad of rigorous tests, she discovers that the supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas may intrigue her more than she'd like to admit.

Saturday, December 7

Sugarplummed, starring Maggie Lawson and Janel Parrish

Emily wants to create the perfect Christmas, to the point of meticulously planning every detail of the holiday season. What's more, she wants her family to be closer, like those she sees in a holiday TV movie. But when the main character of Emily's favorite movie magically comes to life, Emily finds herself on an adventure.

Sunday, December 8

Leah's Perfect Gift, starring Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick and Barbara Niven

A bonafide lover of Christmas, Emily has never celebrated the holiday because she's Jewish. While her family celebrates Hanukkah, she gets the opportunity to participate in the traditions of the holiday season when her boyfriend Graham invites her to spend Christmas with his Connecticut family. But what she thought would be a cozy Christmas may not be the reality of what she wished for ...

Friday, December 13

Hanukkah on the Rocks, starring Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff and Marc Summers

Just one week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory finds herself unemployed and questioning the career she spent so many years on. As she helps her Bubby prepare for the holiday, she goes on an adventure to find the last box of Hanukkah candles in Chicago. What comes from it is a journey full of love and embracing the magic of the year ... along with the introduction of a sweet doctor named Jay and his grandfather at a local bar she's working at.

Saturday, December 14

The Santa Class, starring Kimbereley Sustad and Benjamin Ayres

Kate reluctantly finds herself taking over for her dad's struggling Santa school just weeks before Christmas. In the weeks leading up to the holiday, Kate and her co-worker Dan discover they may have found the real Santa Clause ... except he doesn't remember who he is since his sled crashed near the school.

Sunday, December 15

Following Yonder Star, starring Brooke D'Orsay and John Brotherton

Former TV actress Abby Marshall is finding her real life in shambles amid a shocking scandal. She decides to find refuge in a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas ... except a booking mishap finds her without a room due to a rare astronomical event occurring in the area. She eventually finds room in a B&B, owned by widower and high school astronomy teacher Tom, who recruits her to help with the annual church Christmas pageant.

Saturday, December 21

Happy Howlidays, starring Jessica Lowndes and the winner of Finding Mr. Christmas

Mia is a webpage editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, but she finds herself celebrating the holidays alone this year. As the only one working, she finds a stray dog and doesn't know what to do. She eventually crosses paths with dog shelter owner Max, who helps her gain a new perspective on life and the idea of meaningful connections.

Friday, Oct. 18: “Twas the Date Before Christmas”

Bringing a date to the long-standing holiday tradition is Jessie's plan to persuade her family not to cancel their annual Christmas party. Her lack of one is the sole issue. She meets Bryan on a dating app and invites him to spend the holidays with her family. Will she be able to resist falling in love with Bryan because of her family's eccentric antics?

Saturday, Oct. 19: “Holiday Crashers”

Close companions Toni and Bri plan to spice up their Christmas season by assuming false identities in order to crash the parties that their local card shop sent out invitations for. Toni and Bri are taken to a fancy corporate retreat in Vermont during a mistaken identity as a lawyer. There, they encounter charming men who mistake them for someone else.

Sunday, Oct. 20: “Scouting for Christmas”

With her hectic schedule as a realtor and her responsibilities as a single mother to her daughter Brooklyn, who is ten years old, Angela rarely gets a chance to relax and enjoy life. Brooklyn may be playing matchmaker to help her mom find love again when she hires the dashing baker William to cater her scout troop's annual holiday party.

Friday, October 25

An event planner and the heir to the family that finances the auction are tasked with locating an antique nutcracker that is supposed to be sold at a local family Christmas auction. The nutcracker goes missing without a trace. Along the way, though, they might come across more than simply the object...

Saturday, October 26

Whitney, a careful librarian, is in a unique situation. After going on a blind date, she finds herself entangled in an undercover FBI operation, pretending to be Special Agent Josh's girlfriend. Whitney must tap into her inner hero as she and her partner search for an art thief planning an attack at a posh Christmas Eve charity ball.

Sunday, October 27

A Chicago catering company has hired Alice and her former theater adversary Max to help with their yearly Christmas parties for the past five years. It was never the right moment for them to be together, despite how much chemistry they had. However, they are surprised to learn that they may be capable of falling in love in a way they hadn't anticipated when the last season of the company makes them doubt their genuine sentiments for one another.

October 2024 Hallmark 'Countdown to Christmas' movie schedule

Friday, Oct. 18: "'Twas the Date Before Christmas"

Saturday, Oct. 19: "Holiday Crashers"

Sunday, Oct. 20: "Scouting for Christmas"

Friday, Oct. 25: "Operation Nutcracker"

Saturday, Oct. 26: "The Christmas Charade"

Sunday, Oct. 27: "The 5-Year Christmas Party"

Where to Watch Hallmark Channel?

Philo, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Frndly all provide access to the Hallmark Channel, so cable isn't necessary. In order to entice new customers, every service provides a free trial.

After the free trial ends, Philo gives you access to over 70 channels for $28 per month. There are over 70 channels of both live and on-demand programming available to you. Hallmark Channel is just one of many popular networks that will be available to you. Others include AMC, BET, Discovery, and The History Channel.

With FuboTV, you can watch more than 100 channels including news, sports, and entertainment for just $79.99 a month. As an added bonus, they are currently offering a $20 discount on the first month of service, bringing the total cost down to $59.99. Recording video is also available.

Frndly has over fifty channels that are suitable for families, and for $7.99 a month, you can get both live and on-demand access. A&E, History, Lifetime, and three Hallmark channels are just a few of the many channels you'll receive.

Starting at $101.98/month, DirecTV Stream offers packages with 75+ channels. Right now, you can get the first two months for only $86.98 thanks to a discount. In addition to many channel expansion choices, the service also provides live and on-demand support. It comes with local channels and an unlimited digital video recorder.

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