Get ready for a festive treat! Beyoncé is bringing her star power to Houston this Christmas. Netflix announced on Sunday that the global icon will perform during the halftime show of the Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens game, set to air on December 25.
This performance marks a homecoming for Beyoncé, as the event will take place in her hometown of Houston. Netflix teased the performance as part of its first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what’s to come. “Your early Christmas wish has been granted as Beyoncé will perform during Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday,” the streaming giant shared in a statement.
While the full details of Beyoncé’s set remain under wraps, Netflix hinted at a possible showcase of tracks from her latest album, COWBOY CARTER, and perhaps even appearances from special guests featured on the record.
This will be Beyoncé’s third time headlining an NFL halftime show, following her electrifying Super Bowl performances in 2013 and 2016. Adding to the anticipation, she released a short Instagram video on Sunday, standing atop a vintage car with a football in hand as she sang “American Requiem,” the opening track from her latest album.
The Texans-Ravens game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET, following the Kansas City Chiefs-Pittsburgh Steelers matchup at 1 p.m. ET, both streamed exclusively on Netflix. The Christmas Day games are part of a three-year deal between Netflix and the NFL, signaling a bold move into live sports streaming for the platform.
This announcement follows Netflix’s high-profile streaming of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, which drew a record 60 million households despite some technical hiccups, including buffering delays and lags. With Beyoncé in the lineup, Netflix is poised to end the year on a high note, promising an unforgettable holiday experience for fans of football and music alike.