Key Takeaways
- Snoop Dogg headlined the halftime entertainment for Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday Live, a matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings.
- The event, titled "Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party," featured a diverse range of music genres, including hip-hop, country, K-pop, and classical-crossover.
- The performance included special guests such as EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Lainey Wilson, Andrea Bocelli, and Matteo Bocelli.
- The event was part of Netflix’s Christmas Day extravaganza, which also included a performance by Kelly Clarkson.
- Snoop Dogg’s halftime takeover follows in the footsteps of Beyoncé, who played Netflix’s inaugural Christmas Day extravaganza in 2024.
Introduction to Snoop Dogg’s Performance
For those who were good this year, Santa brought Christmas Day gifts, good food, and some Doggfather delights. Snoop Dogg headlined the halftime entertainment for Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday Live, a matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings. The event was a huge success, with Snoop bringing his signature style and energy to the stage. He performed a range of classics, including "The Next Episode" and "Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang," as well as a rendition of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" featuring EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, and REI AMI, the singers that make up Huntr/x, the heroic girl group from Netflix’s animated hit Kpop Demon Hunters.
The Halftime Show
The party started with Snoop stepping into centerfield at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, wearing an all-red ensemble, a long red coat with furry trim over a double-breasted suit. He hit a succession of classics, including "Drop It Like It’s Hot" and "Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)," before country star Lainey Wilson sledded on in for a performance of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." The spectacle wrapped up with a cover of Bing Crosby’s "White Christmas," with Snoop flanked by world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli. The event was a true celebration of music and holiday cheer, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Netflix’s Christmas Day Extravaganza
Netflix announced the all-star special earlier this month, with Snoop teasing the event in a statement. "NFL, Netflix, and your uncle Snoop on Christmas Day? We’re servin’ up music, love, and good vibes for the whole world to enjoy," he said. "That’s the kind of holiday magic Santa can’t fit in a bag." To celebrate the big reveal, the streaming giant shared a festive teaser on its official social media pages, narrated by funk pioneer George Clinton. The event was a huge success, with Snoop’s performance being a major highlight of the day.
Comparison to Previous Years
Snoop Dogg’s halftime takeover comes one year after Beyoncé played Netflix’s inaugural Christmas Day extravaganza. Queen Bey, who earned the highest-grossing solo tour of 2025, treated her hometown of Houston to the first live performance of tracks from her three-time Grammy-winning Cowboy Carter LP. The 2025 Christmas Day doubleheader kicked off with the Dallas Cowboys facing off against the Washington Commanders. For the record, the Cowboys beat the Commanders 30-23, and the Vikings went on to beat the Lions by 23-10. Snoop’s performance was a great addition to the event, and it’s clear that Netflix is committed to bringing top-notch entertainment to its Christmas Day extravaganza.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Snoop Dogg’s halftime performance was a huge success, bringing a diverse range of music genres to the stage and getting everyone in the holiday spirit. The event was a true celebration of music and holiday cheer, with something for everyone to enjoy. With its commitment to bringing top-notch entertainment to its Christmas Day extravaganza, Netflix is sure to continue to be a major player in the world of holiday entertainment. Whether you’re a fan of hip-hop, country, K-pop, or classical-crossover, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party.
