Mark those calendars, football lovers! This Christmas, Netflix has an enormous gift in store for NFL fans. The streamer is hosting live NFL games for the very first time, and the roster shines as bright as your holiday lights on the tree. There are big-name broadcasters, two epic matches, and a halftime performance by Queen Beyoncé, herself, sure to redefine the face of holiday entertainment by Christmas Day 2024.
The Matchups: Steelers vs. Chiefs and Ravens vs. Texans
Christmas Day gets underway with a 1 p.m. ET battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and at 4:30 p.m. ET, the Baltimore Ravens meet the Houston Texans. The games will be available worldwide on Netflix, and fans can watch the commentary in five languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German.
If you are in one of the home markets, you can also catch the games on your local CBS affiliate:
Pittsburgh: KDKAKansas City: KCTVHouston: KHOUBaltimore: WJZ-TVWho's Running the Show? The Pregame Dream Team
At 11 a.m. ET, Netflix will bring it to you live from studios in Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, with hosts you know and love:
Los Angeles Studio: Kay Adams Host of Up & AdamsDrew Brees Legendary NFL quarterbackRobert Griffin III: Former QB turned analystManti Te'o: NFL Network analystMina Kimes: ESPN's fan-favorite analystPittsburgh Studio:Laura Rutledge: ESPN's MVP hostDevin McCourty: NBC analyst and NFL alumJason McCourty: Analyst for ESPN and CBS SportsA little bit of comedy, as Bert Kreischer takes care of the fun, while Nate Bargatze brings in "special guest commentary."
Game Broadcasters: Calling the Plays
CBS Sports' Ian Eagle will bring the play-by-play as the Chiefs take on the Steelers; Nate Burleson, along with J.J. Watt, will bring his expertise to the colour commentary from the sidelines. Melanie Collins and Stacey Dales keep you posted on the action.
At the game between the Ravens and Texans, Noah Eagle from NBC Sports and Fox's Greg Olsen will be paired up in the booth while Jamie Erdahl and Steve Wyche report from the field for NFL Network.
Special Talent and Breaking News
Ian Rapoport: This is NFL Network's scoop machine. Expect updates throughout the day.
Gene Steratore: He's the go-to rules analyst for both games.
Scott Hanson: RedZone's beloved host joins Drew Brees for international commentary.
Netflix hasn’t spilled the beans on its international anchors yet, but stay tuned!
Queen Bey Takes Center Stage
The holiday magic doesn’t stop with football—Beyoncé herself will light up the halftime show during the Ravens-Texans game at Houston's NRG Stadium. Talk about a show-stopping Christmas gift!
How to Watch
Got Netflix? You’re good to go! Just log in on Christmas Day and stream away. No buffering allowed—we’re looking at you, Wi-Fi!
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