Beyoncé set to headline NFL Christmas Day halftime show on Netflix
Are you prepared for an extraordinary event? Beyoncé is returning to her roots this Christmas. The iconic vocalist will grace the halftime stage of the Houston Texans versus Baltimore Ravens NFL clash on Christmas Day, right in her hometown of Houston, as revealed by Netflix this past Sunday.
"Consider your early holiday wish fulfilled," announced the streaming titan in a press release, "Beyoncé is set to dazzle during Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday." Though specifics about her performance remain concealed, Netflix hinted that the show will likely feature notable guests from her recent "COWBOY CARTER" album.
This appearance marks Beyoncé's third NFL halftime spectacle, having previously captivated audiences at the Super Bowls in 2013 and 2016. A tantalizing video surfaced on Instagram late Sunday, showcasing the star poised atop a vintage automobile, clutching a football while belting out "American Requiem," the lead track from her latest album.
This year, Netflix is broadcasting both NFL games scheduled for Christmas Day, as part of a broader three-year agreement with the league. The Kansas City Chiefs are set to compete against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the initial match at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Ravens-Texans showdown at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The announcement of Beyoncé's performance comes on the heels of Netflix hosting a widely covered boxing match between the legendary Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul. The streaming service reported an impressive viewership, with 60 million households tuning in. Nonetheless, social media users noted several technical difficulties, including buffering, lags, and trouble accessing the event on the platform.
