Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson, Huntr/x and Andrea Bocelli Deliver Christmas-Themed Halftime Show for Netflix’s Lions–Vikings Telecast
Netflix turned its Christmas Day NFL broadcast into a full-scale holiday concert as Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson, Huntr/x and Andrea Bocelli lit up U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis with a festive halftime spectacle. The Detroit Lions–Minnesota Vikings showdown may have drawn viewers for football, but the holiday-themed show quickly became the broadcast’s biggest talking point.
A Star-Studded Halftime Party Designed for Christmas Day
The segment, titled Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party, opened with a familiar face: Martha Stewart, who introduced the performance with a playful, Snoop-ified reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Her version included witty lines such as fans forgetting their “beef” because “gin and juice filled the air,” setting the tone for a fun, nostalgia-heavy showcase.
Snoop then hit the field in a bright red double-breasted suit topped with a long coat trimmed in festive faux fur. Surrounded by dancers styled like candy canes, a marching band, and a live orchestra, he launched into a medley that seamlessly blended “The One and Only,” “My Favorite Things,” and “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang.”
Fans Complain About Audio Issues
The performance impressed visually, but viewers on social media flagged inconsistent audio mixing. Snoop’s vocals occasionally dipped or fell muffled — likely a challenge of capturing clean sound in a massive stadium while he moved across multiple parts of the field.
Despite the hiccups, the energy remained high and the production continued to build.
Huntr/x, Lainey Wilson and Andrea Bocelli Bring Holiday Magic
After Snoop’s opening sequence, Netflix’s global pop trio Huntr/x, of Kpop Demon Hunters fame, joined him for a lively interpretation of “The 12 Days of Christmas.”
Moments later, Lainey Wilson arrived in a white sleigh for a crowd-pleasing performance of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” Her country-pop twist added a warm, traditional feel to the holiday celebration.
The show’s finale delivered the most emotional moment of the broadcast as Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli stepped onto the field for a soaring duet of “White Christmas.” Snoop, Wilson and Huntr/x returned to the stage for a classic TV-special-style group closing.
The segment wrapped with a heartwarming snapshot: Snoop posing with his children and grandchildren, all dressed in matching holiday pajamas.
Netflix Continues Its NFL Christmas Game Tradition
This is Netflix’s second year broadcasting two NFL games on Christmas Day — each paired with a major halftime performance. Last year, Beyoncé’s appearance helped establish the franchise. This year, Snoop Dogg’s holiday production reinforced Netflix’s strategy of blending live sports with big-budget entertainment moments.
Netflix aired its first matchup earlier in the day, where the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 30–23 before the Lions and Vikings took over the evening slate.
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