Context:

On December 25, 2025, the NFL will host three games with significant entertainment elements, streamed on Netflix and Amazon Prime. Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson will open the event with a performance before the Dallas Cowboys face the Washington Commanders, while Snoop Dogg headlines the halftime show during the Detroit Lions versus Minnesota Vikings game, alongside Lainey Wilson and voices from the KPOP Demon Hunters. This festive lineup marks Netflix's second holiday broadcast, following a successful 2024 event featuring Beyoncé. As the day culminates with a game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, the anticipation builds for surprise performances, promising a memorable Christmas celebration for viewers.

Dive Deeper:

• Kelly Clarkson will perform her Christmas hit 'Underneath the Tree' before the Cowboys vs. Commanders game, which occurs at 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, streamed on Netflix.

• Snoop Dogg's halftime performance, titled 'Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party,' will take place during the Lions vs. Vikings game starting at 4:30 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

• In addition to Snoop Dogg and Lainey Wilson, the halftime show will feature vocals from EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, representing the KPOP Demon Hunters, as part of an effort to showcase Netflix's original content.

• Netflix's chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, emphasized the collaboration between the NFL and Snoop Dogg as a unique holiday gift for viewers, aiming to enhance the festive atmosphere of the games.

• The final game of the day will involve the Denver Broncos playing against the Kansas City Chiefs, and although no entertainment is scheduled for this match, it will be available on Amazon Prime Video.

• The inaugural 2024 Netflix Christmas Gameday featured Beyoncé, who won an Emmy for her performance, setting a high bar for subsequent events and building expectations for celebrity appearances.

• Promotional materials for the event, narrated by George Clinton, have teased additional surprise guests, enhancing the excitement around the halftime show and overall holiday celebration.