The NFL’s Christmas showcase adds a marquee halftime attraction this year, with Snoop Dogg fronting a live performance during the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings game. Netflix is positioning the special as part of a broader sports push, pairing celebrity entertainment with two high‑profile NFC games.
The key viewing questions for fans are where to watch, when halftime will start, how streaming and local TV access work together, and which guests are slated to join Snoop Dogg on stage.
How To Watch the Snoop Dogg Halftime Show
The halftime show streams live on Netflix during the Lions vs. Vikings game. A Netflix subscription is required; the Christmas games are included with all plans.
Pregame coverage begins at 11 a.m. ET, with the second game kicking off at 4:30 p.m. ET from U.S. Bank Stadium. CBS Sports is producing the games, while NFL Media handles pre-, post-, and halftime programming.
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Featuring the singing voices of HUNTR/X — EJAE, AUDREY NUNA & REI AMI & a special performance from Lainey Wilson!
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Snoop Dogg Halftime Show TV Channel & Streaming
Nationally, the halftime performance is available only on Netflix. For game access, Netflix carries both Christmas Day matchups, with simulcasts on CBS affiliates in the competing team cities and availability on U.S. mobile devices via NFL+. That means local TV in the Detroit and Minneapolis markets will have the game feed, while the halftime show itself will remain a Netflix stream nationwide.
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— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) December 25, 2025
Tonight’s programming is structured around a national stream, market‑specific TV windows, and a holiday pregame buildup that begins well before kickoff. Snoop Dogg himself has set the tone for the night, promising a festive set and star cameos to match the moment.
“NFL, Netflix and your uncle Snoop on Christmas Day? We’re servin’ up music, love and good vibes for the whole world to enjoy. That’s the kind of holiday magic Santa can’t fit in a bag,” the rapper said.
Snoop Dogg’s Holiday Halftime Party Guests
Snoop will be joined by country star Lainey Wilson and the voices of HUNTR/X from Netflix’s K‑Pop Demon Hunters (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami). Netflix has teased additional surprise guests to be revealed live. The show trailer, narrated by George Clinton, frames the performance as a centerpiece of the evening’s entertainment.
NFL Christmas Gameday 2025 Schedule
Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday features two live games:
– Cowboys vs. Commanders at 1 p.m. ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
– Lions vs. Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Snoop Dogg’s Holiday Halftime Party is slated to take place during the second game’s break, generally landing between about 5:40 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., depending on game flow. The streamer also highlights a Kelly Clarkson performance of “Underneath the Tree” as part of the day’s festivities.
Across the broadcast, Netflix notes returning on‑air talent including Ian and Noah Eagle, Kay Adams, and former NFL stars Drew Brees, Manti Te’o, and Nate Burleson, with Michael Irvin and WWE’s Seth Rollins joining this year’s lineup.
The format mirrors last year’s Christmas effort (which featured Beyoncé’s halftime performance) while centering tonight’s entertainment around Snoop’s live set in Minneapolis.
For viewers, the simplest plan is to sign in to Netflix before the Lions‑Vikings kickoff, then stay through halftime to catch the performance.
If you are in one of the competing team markets, local CBS affiliates carry the game feed; however, the halftime show itself remains a Netflix stream nationwide, so Netflix access is still the surest way to watch every part of the event end‑to‑end.
