The NFL has revealed the lineup for its 2025 Thanksgiving Day halftime performances, featuring Jack White, Post Malone, and Lil Jon across three games on November 27. Each artist will take the stage at a different matchup, with announcements shared via Instagram. The shows tie into team traditions and charitable efforts.
Performers and Matchups
On November 27, 2025, the NFL's Thanksgiving games will feature star-studded halftime shows. Jack White, a Detroit native recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the White Stripes, will headline the Detroit Lions versus Green Bay Packers game at Ford Field in Detroit. The performance is executive produced by Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg, who have entered a multi-year partnership with the Lions to oversee halftime productions from 2025 through 2027, including talent selection and presentation.
Post Malone, a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan from Texas, will perform during the Cowboys' matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. His show aligns with the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff, a holiday charity initiative. Malone expressed his excitement in a statement: “I’m from Texas. I grew up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years. It’s a real honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people.”
Lil Jon rounds out the performers for the Baltimore Ravens versus Cincinnati Bengals game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The rapper will also appear earlier that day at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Additionally, Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry is scheduled to sing the national anthem for the Ravens game.
Announcement Details
The artists shared the news on Instagram on November 16, 2025. White posted a video of blue vinyl being pressed, with the label announcing his appearance, captioned “Hot off the press.” Malone's post featured him in Cowboys gear driving a semi-truck into Dallas, with the caption reading: “Our big secret’s out! The one and only @postmalone will ring in The Salvation Army’s famous #RedKettleKickoff at the Dallas Cowboys halftime show this Thanksgiving on CBS. Let’s make this a Texas-sized kickoff!” He added in the comments: “how bout them cowboys?!!” These announcements highlight the blend of local pride and high-energy entertainment for the holiday games.