Our Holiday Playbook Cast and Premiere Date
Quick answer: Taylor Cole and Charles Michael Davis star in Our Holiday Playbook, which premieres Friday, Nov. 20, at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. Hallmark says it streams on Hallmark+ the next day, Saturday, Nov. 21.
It is part of Countdown to Christmas 2026, and it comes less than a week after The Nights Before Christmas premieres on Saturday, Nov. 14. The story mixes a family flag football game with a bake-off, and Hallmark has listed four airings so far.
Who stars in Our Holiday Playbook?
Hallmark's cast page lists two actors with a character each, and Hollywood Reporter's lineup names the same two as stars. No supporting cast has been announced in either place, so none is listed here.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Taylor Cole | Lexi Bell |
| Charles Michael Davis | Eddie |
What is Our Holiday Playbook about?
Lexi comes home for the holidays and has to face the Bell Bowl, a Christmas flag football game between her father and her uncle that has fed decades of family rivalry. Her brother-in-law is hurt, so the family's losing streak looks safe.
Lexi makes a deal with Eddie, a teacher who used to be a local football star. She will use her baking skills to help him beat his brother in their yearly bake-off, and he will pretend to be her boyfriend so he can join her team. As they go through each other's family gatherings, the pretend relationship starts to feel less pretend. We won't say who wins the trophy.
Where was Our Holiday Playbook filmed?
Hallmark hasn't said where it was shot. None of the three pages we checked names a location, and no network or producer statement turned up either. A confirmed location will go here when one appears.
When does Our Holiday Playbook air, and where can you stream it?
| Date | Eastern | Central | Airing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Nov. 20 | 8 p.m. | 7 p.m. | Premiere |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 4 p.m. | 3 p.m. | Encore |
| Wed., Nov. 25 | 10 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Encore |
| Mon., Nov. 30 | 4 p.m. | 3 p.m. | Encore |
We read these four showtimes on Hallmark Channel's page for the movie on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 11:12 p.m. KST (10:12 a.m. ET). Hallmark's daily schedule for November only shows placeholder rows so far, which means the movie page is the single source for these times. They are the current listing and could still change.
Hallmark+ is on demand only and has no live channel. To watch the Friday broadcast you need Hallmark Channel through cable, satellite or a live TV streaming package.
FAQ
What time does Our Holiday Playbook start?
8 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. Central, on Friday, Nov. 20. Hallmark lists the first encore for Saturday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m. Eastern.
Who plays Lexi and Eddie?
Taylor Cole plays Lexi Bell and Charles Michael Davis plays Eddie, per Hallmark's cast page.
Is it part of Countdown to Christmas 2026?
Yes. Hallmark files it under Countdown to Christmas 2026, and Hollywood Reporter's lineup lists it on Nov. 20. Our schedule page covers the other weekends.
Sources
- Hallmark Channel: Our Holiday Playbook (premiere and encore times, next-day streaming), its cast page and About page (story)
- Hollywood Reporter: 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup (Nov. 20 date, two stars)