Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday returns today with two live NFC matchups, full pregame coverage, and an expanded slate of music performances integrated into the broadcasts. The Christmas Day lineup includes Cowboys vs. Commanders and Lions vs. Vikings, streaming live on Netflix with no additional cost for subscribers.
Pregame coverage begins in the late morning, followed by back-to-back kickoffs and a halftime show headlined by Snoop Dogg, joined by special guests Lainey Wilson and the vocal performers behind Netflix’s KPOP Demon Hunters.
What time does Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday start?
Netflix confirmed the full Christmas Day schedule, including pregame coverage, kickoff times, and halftime programming.
- Pregame coverage: 11:00 a.m. ET
- Cowboys vs. Commanders: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland
- Lions vs. Vikings: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The games stream live on Netflix worldwide. In the United States, they will also air on CBS affiliates in participating local markets and be available on mobile devices through NFL+.
Snoop Dogg’s Holiday Halftime Party: full guest lineup confirmed
Snoop Dogg will headline Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party during the Lions vs. Vikings game, performing live from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The halftime show is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment and streams globally on Netflix.
Netflix confirmed additional performers joining Snoop Dogg:
- Lainey Wilson, Grammy Award–winning country artist and reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year
- HUNTR/X, featuring the singing voices of EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, from Netflix’s hit film KPOP Demon Hunters
Netflix noted that more special guests will be revealed during the broadcast.
This marks the second consecutive year Netflix has paired its Christmas Day NFL coverage with a major halftime performance, following Beyoncé’s halftime appearance during last year’s Ravens–Texans game.
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Kelly Clarkson to Open Netflix NFL Christmas Gameday
Ahead of kickoff, Kelly Clarkson will headline the Show Open for Netflix NFL Christmas Gameday, performing her holiday single “Underneath the Tree.” The performance is scheduled to open the Christmas Day broadcast before the first game begins.
Clarkson’s appearance will be part of the pregame programming that leads into Cowboys vs. Commanders. Netflix did not announce additional songs or performers tied to the opening segment.
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Production and Broadcast Partners
Netflix confirmed the same production structure used during its 2024 Christmas Day broadcast:
- Game production: CBS Sports
- Pregame, halftime, postgame coverage: NFL Media
- Executive producer: EverWonder Studio
- Halftime production: Jesse Collins Entertainment
The broadcast will be available globally on Netflix, with local CBS affiliate coverage in participating team markets and mobile access via NFL+ in the U.S.
Holiday Traditions Return for 2025
Continuing a tradition introduced last year, all teams playing on Christmas Day will wear a holiday-themed jersey patch during their Week 16 and Christmas Day games. The 2025 patch features the NFL shield backed by two candy canes.
Netflix confirmed that this year’s Christmas Day games follow the same broadcast structure as 2024, combining live NFL action with music performances and studio programming.
Netflix’s Ongoing NFL Strategy
Netflix reported that its 2024 Christmas Day NFL broadcasts reached nearly 65 million U.S. viewers, with the two games becoming the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history. The platform has not released updated viewership expectations for 2025.
The Netflix NFL Christmas Gameday broadcast joins the streamer’s expanding slate of live sports programming, which includes weekly WWE Raw, boxing events, and upcoming NFL Christmas Day matchups.
Key Details
- Event: Netflix NFL Christmas Gameday
- Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2025
- Streaming platform: Netflix (live)
- Pregame coverage: Begins at 11:00 a.m. ET
Games
- Cowboys vs. Commanders: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland
- Lions vs. Vikings: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Performances
- Show open: Kelly Clarkson (opening performance before Cowboys vs. Commanders)
- Halftime show: Snoop Dogg’s Holiday Halftime Party
Special guests: Lainey Wilson; HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami) Dogg during Lions vs. Vikings- Produced by: Jesse Collins Entertainment
Broadcast details
- Game production: CBS Sports
- Pregame, halftime, postgame: NFL Media
- Executive producer: EverWonder Studio
- Additional availability: Local CBS affiliates in participating markets and NFL+ on U.S. mobile devices