NFL Football Featuring Beyoncé Arrives on Netflix for the First Time

Netflix is set to make history with its first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday event, featuring not one, but two exciting games on December 25th. This special programming event kicks off with a two-hour pregame show at 11 a.m. ET, followed by the Pittsburgh vs. Kansas City match-up and later the Baltimore vs. Houston game. For the first time ever, Netflix will stream these games to its massive audience of 282.3 million subscribers in over 190 countries, in five languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German.

The NFL’s decision to stream Christmas Day games on Netflix is a game-changer in terms of global distribution. This partnership, which includes a three-year contract, represents a significant move into streaming for the league. Additionally, these games will be simulcast on CBS affiliates in key team markets. The league’s approach to streaming is gaining traction, as we’ve seen Thursday night games on Amazon Prime Video and the “Sunday Ticket” package moving to YouTube TV recently.

All four teams – the Chiefs, Steelers, Ravens, and Texans – playing on Christmas Day have already secured playoff spots in the AFC. However, there’s still playoff seeding at stake, making these games essential for determining future matchups. Kansas City has a chance to clinch the top seed with a win over the Steelers, while the Steelers and Ravens battle for the AFC North title.

Netflix is gearing up for this monumental event after facing streaming challenges during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight. Despite overwhelming demand during that bout, Netflix is confident that it has addressed these issues for the upcoming games. The streaming giant also hopes to avoid any technical hiccups during Beyoncé’s halftime performance during the Ravens-Texans game.

In addition to Beyoncé’s performance, Mariah Carey is set to kick off the day with a special taped performance of “All I Want for Christmas is You.” While fans eagerly anticipate these celebrity appearances, the focus remains on the intense matchups and playoff implications for the teams involved. NFL fans are in for a treat this Christmas with a streaming event unlike any other.