Snoop Dogg took the stage for 'Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party' at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Christmas Day, entertaining fans during the halftime of the Minnesota Vikings-Detroit Lions game. Joined by guests including Lainey Wilson and performers from the Netflix movie 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters,' the show blended hip-hop hits with holiday tunes. The performance marked the second year of Netflix's NFL Christmas broadcasts.
On December 25, 2025, rapper Snoop Dogg headlined the halftime show titled 'Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party' during the NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 54-year-old performer, dressed in an all-red outfit, was introduced by longtime friend Martha Stewart, who delivered a festive, Snoop-themed Christmas story. The show opened with chants of 'Minnesota knows how to party' and featured a mix of Snoop's classic tracks and holiday songs, accompanied by background singers, dancers, nutcracker performers, sleighs, and a giant 'Snoop on a Stoop' decoration.
Snoop began with his hip-hop staple 'The Next Episode,' transitioned to a rendition of 'My Favorite Things' for holiday flair, and followed with 'Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang.' Guests from the Netflix animated movie 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters'—EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—performed a version of '12 Days of Christmas,' promising 'gonna be golden' rings. The set continued with Snoop's 'Drop It Like It's Hot' and 'Who Am I (What's My Name),' energizing the crowd.
Country artist Lainey Wilson joined on a light-up sled for 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,' with Snoop dancing alongside. Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo closed the show with 'White Christmas,' bringing all performers together. Ahead of the event, Snoop said, 'NFL, Netflix and your uncle Snoop on Christmas Day? 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.'
The performance followed Kelly Clarkson's pre-game rendition of 'Underneath the Tree.' This was Netflix's second NFL Christmas Gameday, after Beyoncé's 'Beyoncé Bowl' halftime show in 2024 during the Ravens-Texans game, which earned four Emmy nominations. The Lions, at 8-6 and third in the NFC North, faced the Vikings, who stood at 6-8 and last in the division, already eliminated from playoffs. Teams wore holiday patches featuring the NFL shield with candy canes. The game streamed live on Netflix starting at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET), with coverage also on CBS affiliates and NFL+ mobile.
