Snoop Dogg to headline Netflix NFL Christmas halftime show
The performance, billed as Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party, served as the centerpiece of Netflix's Christmas NFL broadcast, turning halftime into a full-scale entertainment event. Staged at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the show blended hip-hop, pop, country, and classical music with seasonal flair, marking another step in Netflix's push to elevate live sports programming with major cultural moments.
Snoop Dogg commanded the stage with his signature charisma, mixing some of his most recognisable hits with holiday-themed moments.
The lineup of guest performers reflected the show's wide appeal. Country singer Lainey Wilson joined the celebration, while Netflix's animated pop group HUNTR/X, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, delivered a playful take on "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Opera icon Andrea Bocelli closed the show alongside his son Matteo Bocelli with a stirring rendition of "White Christmas," adding a classic and emotional finish.
The festivities kicked off with Martha Stewart, who set the tone by reading "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," leaning into the cozy, celebratory mood before the music began.
Throughout the performance, Snoop blended holiday visuals with his laid-back West Coast style, creating a halftime show that felt both festive and unmistakably his own.
The Christmas Day broadcast also featured additional musical moments tied to the NFL games, reinforcing Netflix's ambition to merge live sports with must-watch entertainment.
With Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party, the streaming giant delivered a bold holiday showcase - proving that football, music, and Christmas spectacle can seamlessly share the same stage.