NFL Christmas Day Games: A New Tradition with Beyoncé and Netflix
The NFL is bringing an exciting new twist to this year’s Christmas Day celebrations, with two games being streamed exclusively on Netflix for the first time. The holiday season is already a special time for football fans, but 2024 is taking things to a whole new level with the NFL’s partnership with Netflix. Not only are the games happening mid-week on a Wednesday, a rare occurrence in NFL history, but they are also accompanied by star-studded performances, including Beyoncé at halftime.
This marks the first time the NFL has played Christmas games on a Wednesday, and it’s all made possible by strategic scheduling. The teams playing—Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens—all played a Saturday game in Week 16, allowing them enough rest for the three-day turnaround to Christmas. The matchups are highly anticipated, especially as both games have major playoff implications. The Chiefs will face off against the Steelers in the early game, while the Ravens will take on the Texans later in the afternoon.
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But it’s not just the football that’s drawing attention. Beyoncé, the Queen Bey herself, is set to perform at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game, bringing her signature style to Houston's NRG Stadium. As a Houston native, Beyoncé’s performance is expected to be a thrilling moment for fans, as she performs hits from her recent album "Cowboy Carter," which has earned multiple Grammy nominations. Her halftime show is set to be filled with surprises, possibly including special guest appearances, which only heightens the excitement around the event.
In addition to Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, the undisputed Queen of Christmas, will kick off the festive football action with a special pre-recorded performance of her iconic holiday hit "All I Want for Christmas is You." This marks the 30th anniversary of the song, and her performance will set the tone for the games that follow, adding a touch of Christmas cheer before the action on the field heats up.
For those wondering how to watch, the Christmas Day games will be available on Netflix for subscribers, as well as on local CBS stations in each team’s market. The Chiefs-Steelers game will air on KCTV in Kansas City and KDKA in Pittsburgh, while the Ravens-Texans game will be available on WJZ in Baltimore and KHOU in Houston. Fans can also stream both games on mobile devices via NFL+ in all markets.
This collaboration between the NFL and Netflix is a sign of things to come. Netflix has been making moves in the live sports arena, previously streaming golf and tennis events, and now, with a $150 million deal, it’s bringing NFL games to its platform. The deal will continue for the next few years, making NFL Christmas Day games a new holiday tradition. Given the high viewership and success of last year's games, with over 28 million people tuning in, it’s clear that the NFL is capitalizing on its holiday presence.
The NFL Christmas Day games are here to stay, and with Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Netflix, it looks like a new era of holiday sports entertainment has arrived. Football fans are in for a treat this Christmas, as the league ushers in a fresh tradition that combines the thrill of the game with the magic of Christmas music and star power.
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