Turkey Day brings plenty of traditions for the United States. While families gather around the table for Thanksgiving to spend time together, NFL football is also on TV, with the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, and a third matchup taking center stage for the holiday.
Many are satisfied with the games; however, some require additional motivation to tune in for the matchups. That’s where the Thanksgiving NFL Halftime shows come in. With performances from Jack White, Post Malone, and Lil Jon, here’s every halftime show from Thanksgiving in 2025.
Every 2025 Thanksgiving NFL Halftime Performance
Ten days before one of the United States’ biggest holidays, the NFL announced the three performers for their Thanksgiving Day games. White would take the stage during the game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers, Post Malone manned the mic in Dallas against the Kansas City Chiefs, and Lil Jon would keep the crowd hyped in the night game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens.
White went first with the Lions getting a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The Detroit native kicked things off with his song, “That’s How I Feel,” then transitioned to one of his band’s hit songs, “Hello Operator” by the White Stripes.
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However, White would catch fans off guard, mashing up the song with fellow Detroit native Eminem’s song “Till I Collapse” as the infamous rapper joined him on stage. He finished off with the iconic “Seven Nation Army.”
Jack White featuring Eminem. One of the best halftime shows you’ll ever see. pic.twitter.com/6qWGfkkpol
— Sid Seixeiro (@Sid_Seixeiro) November 27, 2025
Next up came rapper and country artist Post Malone, who got to take the stage for his favorite team in Dallas. Malone’s father, Rich Post, worked for the Cowboys as the assistant director of food and beverage from 2005 to 2019.
Post Malone performs Wrong Ones, Wow and I Had Some Help during his Thanksgiving halftime show pic.twitter.com/XfQAPutcHH
— Eric Diep (@E_Diep) November 27, 2025
He would play two songs, “Wrong Ones” and “I Had Some Help”, from his most recent album, F-1 Trillion. He also played one of his songs, “Wow,” which references the Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott.
Lil Jon rounded out the night in Baltimore, keeping the fans hyped up despite the cold weather. He played hits like “Yeah” and “Turn Down for What” as shown by NBC’s broadcast.
Lil Jon keeping the crowd hyped up. #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/J4V7VBbOEg
— Maximillianno (@MaximilliannoTV) November 28, 2025
With another Thanksgiving in the books, it will be interesting to see who is tabbed next year for the Turkey Day halftime shows.
