NFL Makes Netflix Debut on Christmas Day Without a Hitch

Netflix made a grand debut into the world of NFL streaming on Christmas Day, and it was a hit! Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The live broadcast was seamless, quickly becoming Netflix’s second-most popular live title ever.

The day started with Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” performance, setting the stage for the doubleheader. The spotlight then shifted to the Houston Texans hosting the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup of top AFC teams.

Fans enjoyed watching Mahomes’ stellar performance, throwing for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and Kelce’s impressive catches, leading the Chiefs to a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Meanwhile, the struggling Steelers may have to settle for a wild-card spot.

This was not Netflix’s first foray into live sports, having streamed the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight previously. Despite earlier streaming issues, the Netflix-NFL collaboration for Christmas Day games ran smoothly, attracting viewers from all 50 states and nearly 200 countries.

The day was not just about football – Netflix also teased its upcoming programming, including the highly anticipated “Happy Gilmore 2,” featuring Adam Sandler reprising his role. The star-studded commercial lineup also featured Travis Kelce and celebrities like Bad Bunny and Kid Cudi.

It was a historic Christmas Day, with the NFL playing Wednesday games for the first time since 2012. With exciting matchups, engaging commentary, and flawless streaming, Netflix’s NFL debut was a memorable start to a new holiday tradition.