The next episode of the NFL's Netflix Christmas doubleheader is set to feature one of music's biggest legends.
Plenty of people hope for a dog under the Christmas tree each year. In 2025, Netflix and NFL delivered with Snoop Dogg, who is set to perform at halftime in Minnesota asJ.J. McCarthy,Justin Jeffersonand theVikingstake onJared Goff,Jahmyr Gibbsand theDetroit Lions.
Netflix made the announcement on Dec. 16, releasing a promo video on X.
SNOOP DOGG'S HOLIDAY HALFTIME PARTY 🎄NFL Halftime Show - Lions vs. VikingsLIVE on Netflix December 25pic.twitter.com/RF0W74K5e4
— Netflix (@netflix)December 16, 2025
"NFL, Netflix, and your Uncle Snoop on Christmas Day?"Snoop Dogg said in the Netflix release. "We're servin' up music, love and good vibes for the whole world to enjoy. That's the kind of holiday magic Santa can't fit in a bag."
"Christmas Gameday just got a whole lot cooler," Netflix's Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria added. "We're uniting two global cultural juggernauts, the NFL and the one and only Snoop Dogg, who will drop the hottest halftime show. As a West Coast girl and huge fan myself, I can confidently say this is the ultimate gift we could give our members. We're ready to drop it like it's hot with this holiday celebration!"
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18)makes a catch for a touchdownagainst the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Netflix teased that there will be some additional special guests set to join the artist at halftime.
Snoop Dogg is no stranger to the big stage, especially when it comes to NFL halftime. He famously performed at the Super Bowl 56 halftime show alongside some of hip hop and R&B legends, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige,Kendrick Lamarand more.
On Christmas, the 54-year-old artist will bring a little West Coast flavor to the Midwest's U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
The rapper, singer, producer and actor is famously a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who will not be in action on Christmas in 2025.
Instead, Snoop Dogg will get to take in an NFC North matchup between the Lions and Vikings.
Maybe that 'G' in "Nuthin' But a "G" Thang" stands for Goff.
How to watch Snoop Dogg NFL Christmas halftime show
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Streaming: Netflix (national)
Channel (local markets only)
Minnesota: WCCO-CBS
Detroit: WWJ-CBS
Kickoff of the Vikings vs. Lions game is at 4:30 p.m. ET, meaning halftime should be around 5:30-6 p.m., depending on how quickly the first half is played.
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