“From the depths of the sea, back to the block” — and now the biggest stage of the holiday season — Snoop Dogg is bringing the vibes to NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix.
The legendary performer will headline Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party during the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings matchup on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, streaming live globally on Netflix from US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
A lifelong football fan, youth league founder, and cultural icon, Snoop Dogg promises a high-energy, holiday-ready performance featuring chart-topping hits, festive flair, and a star-studded lineup of special guests — with even more surprises to be revealed on game day.
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Who’s performing at Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party?
In addition to Snoop Dogg, the 2025 NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show will feature:
- Lainey Wilson, Grammy Award–winning country superstar and reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year
- EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, the electrifying voices behind Netflix’s smash-hit KPOP Demon Hunters — the most popular film ever on Netflix with the longest run in the Netflix Top 10
- Additional surprise guests, to be revealed live on Christmas Day
“You’ll have to wait until Christmas to see who else joins Uncle Snoop,” the Doggfather teases. “But trust — it’s gonna be a holiday to remember.”
Netflix also released an announcement video narrated by legendary funk icon George Clinton, setting the tone for what promises to be one of the season’s most memorable live moments.
“NFL, Netflix, and your Uncle Snoop on Christmas Day?” Snoop says. “We’re servin’ up music, love, and good vibes for the whole world to enjoy. That’s holiday magic Santa can’t fit in a bag.”
NFL Christmas Gameday 2025 Schedule
Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday returns in 2025 with two marquee NFC division rivalries, streaming live and included with all Netflix plans.
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders
1 p.m. ET — Northwest Stadium (Landover, Maryland) - Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
4:30 p.m. ET — U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Featuring Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party
Pregame coverage begins at 11 a.m. ET. CBS Sports will produce the games, with NFL Media producing the pre, post, and halftime programming. EverWonder Studio will executive produce NFL Christmas Gameday. Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment.
How do I watch the NFL on Netflix?
To watch the NFL live on Christmas Day, you need to subscribe to Netflix. Once logged in to your account, the NFL Christmas games are included in all plans. You can log in or subscribe here.
What time do the NFL Christmas games start?
The Cowboys vs. Commanders kicks off at 1 p.m. ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, followed by the Lions vs. Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET from the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Who will call NFL Christmas Gameday 2025?
NFL Christmas Gameday 2025 will feature stars on the gridiron and in the broadcast booth, including returning on-air talent such as father-son duo Ian and Noah Eagle, Netflix Sports Club’s Kay Adams, and former NFL stars Drew Brees, Manti Te‘o, and Nate Burleson, among others. New additions to the Christmas Day lineup include Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin, Commanders star running back Austin Ekeler, and WWE superstar Seth Rollins, all of whom will ring in the holidays with cheer and expert football analysis.
Explore the full roster of on-air talent here.
Who else will perform at NFL Christmas Gameday 2025?
Emmy and Grammy Award–winning superstar Kelly Clarkson will kick off the Netflix broadcast with a special performance of “Underneath the Tree,” sharing her holiday spirit and football fandom with viewers worldwide.
What to watch ahead of NFL Christmas Day 2025
Netflix is home to several projects with the NFL, including the latest installment of Quarterback, which features Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions, and last year’s Receiver, which includes Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings and Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions. Both teams will play in the Christmas Day matchups streaming on Netflix.
Also new this year, as part of Netflix’s ongoing relationship with the Dallas Cowboys, are America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, the recently announced Deion Sanders series PRIME TIME, and Season 2 of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The record-breaking Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight also took place at the Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium last year, streamed by Netflix.
More on the Netflix NFL Christmas Day Tradition
In 2024, Netflix streamed its first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday, with the Chiefs defeating the Steelers 29-10 and the Ravens dominating the Texans 31-2. The showdowns are the two most streamed NFL games in U.S. history, with an average audience of more than 26.5 million viewers in the U.S., and over 30 million viewers globally. One of the biggest highlights of Christmas Gameday 2024 was Beyoncé’s unforgettable halftime performance. In her hometown of Houston, Beyoncé debuted her Cowboy Carter album in a jaw-dropping spectacle that featured Post Malone, Shaboozey, Reyna Roberts, Brittney Spencer, and Beyoncé’s own daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Those cultural icons, along with rodeo legends and over two hundred members of Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band, joined her for a Western-flavored spectacle now dubbed the Beyoncé Bowl.
