Beyoncé is bringing the gift of halftime magic to NFL Christmas Gameday

Move over Santa because Beyoncé is ready to make Christmas extra special this year! On December 25, the icon will perform live during the NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show.

What is sure to be a show-stopping performance will happen during the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game at 4:30 PM ET, hosted at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Fans can expect the first live performance of songs from Beyoncé’s record-breaking COWBOY CARTER album.

Bey confirmed the news on Instagram with a stunning video of her posing on a classic car adorned in red roses. The 43-year-old looked incredible with a blonde wig, cowboy hat, and a white, blue, and red body-hugging dress. 

The Houston native will deliver this hometown performance fresh off COWBOY CARTER’s historic 11 Grammy nominations — the most ever for a female artist in a single album.

While Beyoncé’s lineup for this performance is under wraps, fans are buzzing about possible guest appearances from artists like Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, and Dolly Parton, who are featured on COWBOY CARTER.  

Beyoncé fans know this isn't the first time she is hitting the stage for the NFL. Her Super Bowl halftime shows have become cultural phenomena, from the Destiny’s Child reunion during Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 to her unforgettable performance with Coldplay and Bruno Mars in 2016, which drew 115.5 million viewers.

An NFL Christmas 

Christmas lands on a Wednesday this year and Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday kicks off at 1 PM ET with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Pittsburgh Steelers. This begs the question, 'Will we also see an appearance from Taylor Swift?' But the game is in Pittsburgh, and she rarely shows up to away games due to security concerns. But this is a huge game, so she might be there to support.  

Both games will also air on local broadcast stations in competing team markets and be available on NFL+. With plans already in place for 2025 and 2026 games, Netflix and the NFL are shaping a new holiday tradition, and Beyoncé is setting a huge bar for future performers.