Christmas Day has proved an increasingly important day in the NFL calendar as of late. Snoop Dogg made sure to embrace the flickering lights of the beloved holiday while appearing at the Lions and Vikings’ affair on Thursday evening.
Snoop served as the game’s halftime performer. He was far from alone, fielding contributions from Martha Stewart, KPop Demon Hunters, Lainey Wilson and Andrea Bocelli on Sunday night.
At 54 years old, Snoop is something of an ageless wonder. He hasn’t gripped a mic too frequently as of late — at least not in a music-making capacity. But on Thursday, he showed that his skill as an artist still remains more than 30 years after making his musical debut.
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Audiences took notice, too, praising Snoop and his co-conspirators for one of the most memorable halftime performances in recent memory. Below are highlights, analysis and more as one of rap’s greatest MCs turned back the clock to let the Yuletide gay.
Snoop Dogg Christmas halftime show reviews
There were plenty of thoughts on Snoop’s showcase, with many believing it ranked among the best halftime offerings in recent memory.
The performances certainly were eye-catching, with the transition from Martha Stewart to Snoop to K-Pop Demon Hunters and Lainey Wilson to Andrea Bocelli taking many by surprise.
Nevertheless, there was plenty of praise on offer for Snoop and Co. Its protagonist proved he is still capable of rocking a crowd out like few others.
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Snoop Dogg halftime show live updates from 2025 NFL Christmas performance
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6:18 p.m.: “White Christmas” ends the show for us. Wilson, K-Pop Demon Hunters and Snoop send us out as the tune spills from stadium speakers.
6:15 p.m.: Seems like “White Christmas” is the next song on the set list. Andrea Bocelli and his son, Matteo, were tasked with leading the rendition. Intriguing stuff…
6:14 p.m.: Lainey Wilson rolls in via sleigh. She’s serving us a “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” cover. It’s a bit out of place given Snoop’s work, but everyone seems into it.
6:13 p.m.: Decent production here. Plenty of dancers embracing the spotlight thus far. Also some cool drum work from a member of the marching band.
6:12 p.m.: And here are the K-Pop Demon Hunters! The South Korean-based girl group takes center stage for a fleeting moment.
6:11 p.m: Snoop still has his syrupy flow. After briefly invoking a few holiday tunes, he leaps into a performance of “Nuthin’ But a G Thang.”
6:09 p.m.: We’re off! Snoop starts with “The Next Episode”, backed by a live band producing dulcet tones. He’s outfitted in an all-red number.
6:08 p.m.: And here we go! Martha Stewart leads the procession with a fable paying tribute to the famed artist.
6:05 p.m.: We’re but moments away from the start of Snoop’s performance. Hopefully, he recites “Gz and Hustlas.” You better ask somebody…
5:50 p.m.: Snoop’s performance is set to feature at least a few collaborators. But who will take the stage with him? The opportunities are endless! Snoop has enjoyed high-profile duets with Mariah Carey, Dr. Dre and Wiz Khalifa, among others. Will any of them make a cameo at U.S. Bank Stadium tonight? We’ll see in the next 10 or so minutes.
5:30 p.m.: We have about seven minutes left in the second quarter. All signs are pointing towards Snoop hitting the stage around 6 p.m. ET.
How to watch Snoop Dogg’s NFL Christmas halftime show
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TV channel: N/A (only in local markets in Detroit, Minnesota)
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Live stream: Netflix
The best way to catch Snoop Dogg’s halftime performance will be by tuning into Netflix on Thursday evening. The game will be aired on the streaming giant worldwide, although viewers in Detroit and Minnesota can find the match on their local CBS affiliate.
