“From the depths of the sea, back to the block” — and now the biggest stage of the holiday season — Snoop Dogg brought the vibes to NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix.
The legendary performer headlined 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 delivered a high-energy, holiday-ready performance featuring chart-topping hits, festive flair, and a star-studded lineup of special guests.
So, what went down during the holiday halftime party? Keep scrolling to find out.
In addition to Snoop Dogg, the 2025 NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show featured:
“NFL, Netflix, and your Uncle Snoop on Christmas Day?” Snoop said. “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.”
The all-star roster of performers rocked the stage to celebrate Christmas together, streamed live globally on Netflix. After Martha Stewart’s unique spin on “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Snopp Dogg - joined by a 30-person choir, drummer boys and 30 “Snoopette” dancers - delivered such hits as “Nuthin’ but a G Thang,” “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” and “Drop it Like it’s Hot,” among others.
HUNTR/X made their NFL debut with a golden rendition of “12 Days of Christmas” while Lainey Wilson put her own spin on “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” from the Snoopmobile.
The final Christmas gift was a surprise performance from renowned vocalists Maestro Andrea Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli, who closed the holiday party with “White Christmas.”
Emmy and Grammy Award–winning superstar Kelly Clarkson kicked off the Netflix broadcast with a special performance of “Underneath the Tree,” sharing her holiday spirit and football fandom with viewers worldwide.
Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday returned with two marquee NFC division rivalries, streaming live and included with all Netflix plans.
CBS Sports produced the games, with NFL Media producing the pre, post, and halftime programming. EverWonder Studio executive produced NFL Christmas Gameday. Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party was produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment.
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.
The Cowboys vs. Commanders kicked 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.
NFL Christmas Gameday 2025 featured 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 rang in the holidays with cheer and expert football analysis.
Explore the full roster of on-air talent here.
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.
