Christmas 2024 promises to be unforgettable for NFL and music fans alike. This year, the NFL Christmas Games feature a special doubleheader and musical performances by global icons Beyoncé and Mariah Carey.
Fans can watch these historic games on Netflix or traditional over-the-air broadcasts in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Houston, and Baltimore. Here’s everything you need to know about the schedule and how to tune in.
For the first time, the NFL will host games on a Christmas Wednesday, kicking off Week 17 of the regular season. The doubleheader features the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Kansas City Chiefs at 1:00 p.m. ET, followed by the Houston Texans facing the Baltimore Ravens.
These games are crucial for teams vying for playoff berths, and the NFL has made the event even more special with performances by Mariah Carey and Beyoncé.
🚨 @Variety reports that Netflix’s agreement with the NFL, in the U.S., the two Christmas games will expire three hours after the livestream ends!
This means Beyoncé’s performance and the Ravens-Texans game will no longer be available to rewatch on Netflix as of around 11 p.m.… pic.twitter.com/BdiRXZ4uhT
— Beyoncé Press. (@beyoncepress) December 23, 2024Mariah Carey Opens the Show
Mariah Carey will perform her Christmas special before the Steelers-Chiefs game at 1:00 p.m. ET. Known for her iconic holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas is You”, she will also sing classics like “Emotions,” “Fly Like a Bird,” “Vision of Love,” and “Without You”.
Her performance promises to set the perfect festive tone for this Christmas celebration.
Beyoncé Performs at Halftime
Beyoncé, Houston’s hometown hero, will grace the stage during halftime of the Texans-Ravens game at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET. Fans can expect a spectacular show featuring hits like “Dangerously in Love” and her latest single “Texas Hold ’Em”.
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Her return to Houston for this special performance makes it a can’t-miss event for music lovers.
How to Watch
- Netflix: Available globally for both games and performances.
- Local Broadcasts: Fans in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Houston, and Baltimore can watch the games and performances on over-the-air TV.
- Mariah Carey’s Show: Starts at 1:00 p.m. ET before the Steelers vs. Chiefs game.
- Beyoncé’s Halftime Performance: Begins around 4:30 p.m. ET during the Texans vs. Ravens game.
