Netflix brought major holiday energy to the NFL on Christmas Day with a festive halftime show during the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Headlined by Snoop Dogg, the performance blended hip-hop, country, K-pop, and classical music into a holiday spectacle designed for a global streaming audience.
The segment, officially titled “Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party,” was introduced by Martha Stewart, who kicked things off with a playful holiday poem reimagined through Snoop Dogg’s unmistakable style. From there, the show leaned fully into its genre-crossing ambitions.
Snoop Dogg Opens With Holiday-Infused Hits
Snoop Dogg made a dramatic entrance in a bold red suit and fur-trimmed coat, moving across the field as he performed a medley of his best-known songs blended with seasonal favorites. Backed by a live orchestra, marching band, and high-energy dancers dressed in candy-cane-inspired outfits, the performance aimed for a classic TV special feel with a modern twist.
While some viewers commented online about inconsistent audio levels during the live broadcast, the scale and ambition of the production were hard to miss, especially given the challenges of delivering sound across a massive stadium during a live NFL telecast.
Huntr/x and Lainey Wilson Add Pop and Country Flair
Midway through the set, Huntr/x—the trio behind Netflix’s popular K-pop Demon Hunters franchise—joined Snoop for a colorful pop-styled take on a classic Christmas countdown song, adding international flair to the show.
Country star Lainey Wilson followed with a lively performance that included a sleigh entrance onto the field, bringing Nashville charm and holiday spirit to the Minnesota crowd.
Andrea Bocelli Closes With a Classic Holiday Moment
The halftime show concluded on an emotional high note as legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli appeared alongside his son Matteo Bocelli. The pair delivered a soaring rendition of a beloved Christmas standard, providing a dramatic and elegant contrast to the earlier performances.
In true network-television fashion, all of the performers reunited at the end for a shared closing moment, wrapping up a halftime show that embraced both spectacle and sentiment.
A Streaming-Era Holiday NFL Showcase
Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL broadcast highlighted the platform’s push into live sports entertainment, pairing football with a halftime show designed to appeal to viewers across generations and musical tastes. With Snoop Dogg at the center and a diverse lineup of collaborators, the Lions-Vikings halftime show stood out as one of the most eclectic holiday performances the NFL has seen.
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