Snoop Dogg Heads Up Festive NFL Christmas Halftime Show with Lainey Wilson and Others
Snoop Dogg infused the 2025 NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show on Netflix with his distinct style of holiday entertainment.
The 54-year-old rapper performed at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Thursday, December 25 game featuring the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings, which was streamed live worldwide on Netflix. Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party showcased special guests including Lainey Wilson, KPop Demon Hunters’ Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who provided the voices for the girl group Huntr/x from the hit animated film.
Decked out in a vibrant red suit paired with a fur-trimmed coat, Snoop took center stage to deliver his iconic tracks.
“It’s Christmas, and we’re about to perform some of my favorite holiday songs,” he announced, leading a choral rendition of Sound of Music‘s “My Favorite Things” alongside a trio of ballet dancers.
Following the Sound of Music homage, Wilson, 33, made a grand entrance on a white sleigh, donning a winter-white jumpsuit and cowboy hat. She captivated the crowd with her version of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” while Snoop looked on, clearly enjoying the moment.
The show concluded with a beautiful performance of “White Christmas” by Andrea Bocelli and his son, fellow opera singer Matteo Bocelli.
“From my family to yours, Merry Christmas,” Snoop wrapped up the performance, as his close friend Martha Stewart appeared in a pre-recorded segment, reminding viewers that the second half of the game was about to start.
Before his Christmas halftime show, Snoop shared with Tudum, “It’s gonna be a holiday to remember.”
“NFL, Netflix, and your Uncle Snoop on Christmas Day? We’re serving up music, love, and good vibes for everyone to enjoy. That’s holiday magic Santa can’t fit into a bag,” he teased.
Netflix featured two live NFL games on Thursday, starting with the Dallas Cowboys against the Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, followed by the Lions vs. the Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Earlier in the broadcast, Kelly Clarkson opened NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix with her holiday favorite “Underneath the Tree.”
This marks the second year Netflix has hosted NFL Christmas Gameday. In 2024, the platform showcased two games, where the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Houston Texans. The previous year’s broadcasts achieved record-breaking streaming numbers, with an average audience exceeding 26.5 million viewers in the U.S. and over 30 million globally.
Beyoncé headlined the inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show in 2024. The 44-year-old singer debuted songs from her Cowboy Carter album live in her hometown of Houston, accompanied by special guests Post Malone, Shaboozey, Reyna Roberts, Brittney Spencer, and Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s eldest daughter. The unforgettable event was aptly named the Beyoncé Bowl.
In response to some viewer criticism of Beyoncé’s performance, her mother, Tina Knowles, came to her defense.
“It’s unbelievable to me that you would spend your precious Christmas day watching a performance by someone you dislike and then critique their talent,” she stated via Instagram in December 2024. “Clearly, you’re so obsessed with them that you can’t help but watch and critique, which makes you look ridiculous! So change the channel during halftime and watch something you can relate to. Said with love.”
Knowles, 71, expressed admiration for her daughter, sharing, “I’ve learned so much from her warrior spirit. When they go low, I work harder. ‘No weapon formed against me shall prosper.’”
