Christmas Day in the NFL isn’t just about football anymore, it’s about spectacle. Netflix’s second annual NFL Christmas Gameday didn’t just deliver two great NFC matchups (the Cowboys over the Commanders 30–23, and the Vikings beating the Lions 23–10) – it also served up one of the most unforgettable halftime shows we’ve seen outside of the Super Bowl spotlight.
This year’s Netflix halftime special, dubbed Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party, brought a level of star power, genre-blending music, and sheer entertainment that had fans buzzing for good reason. Headlined by rap legend Snoop Dogg, the show was more than a performance, it was a holiday event packed with surprises, massive talent, and genuine Christmas cheer.
A Halftime Lineup That Had a Little Bit of Everything
The lightning-in-a-bottle halftime show kicked off with a festive reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by none other than Martha Stewart, getting the crowd in a holiday frame of mind before Snoop took center stage.
Snoop brought his iconic energy with holiday-tinged versions of classics like “My Favorite Things” mixed with legendary hip-hop hits like “G Thang” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot.” With a 30-person choir, drummer boys, and dancers bringing festive visuals, the performance felt bigger than your average halftime set – more like a holiday TV special crossed with a star-studded concert.
Fans were treated to even more variety when the singing voices of HUNTR/X (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami from Netflix’s breakout hit KPOP Demon Hunters) brought in a K-pop flavor with a spirited version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Country star Lainey Wilson added her own festive touch with a performance of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” arriving in style aboard the Snoopmobile.
Then came a moment that could rival any halftime show finale: Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli surprised the world with a breathtaking performance of “White Christmas” — a classic closer that gave the whole production a truly magical finish.
A Show That Felt Like Christmas, and Like the Super Bowl
Critics and fans alike were quick to compare Netflix’s Christmas halftime spectacle to the NFL’s Super Bowl halftime shows. And in many ways, it lived up to that comparison. While traditionalists may debate which was “better,” there’s no question this show had ambition, creativity, and cultural reach. Some fans even argued that Netflix’s holiday halftime set rivaled (or in some cases bested) recent Super Bowl headliners thanks to its mix of genres, unforgettable moments, and genuine holiday spirit.
That kind of buzz doesn’t happen often outside the league’s biggest game of the year. And for Christmas Day, traditionally a showcase for family, food, football, and football fans, this halftime show might’ve raised the bar for what we expect during NFL breaks.
Netflix’s Christmas Gameday has become more than just another set of games, it’s a seasonal event that blends sports, music, and culture in ways that will keep fans talking long after the games are over.
If you didn’t catch Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party, it will be available to watch on Netflix starting December 26th.
Photos courtesy of Netflix
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