Mariah Carey to Launch Netflix's NFL Christmas Games with "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
Mariah Carey will kick off Netflix's inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday with a pre-recorded performance of her holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" on December 25th. The event marks Netflix's first major entry into sports broadcasting through a three-year partnership with the NFL.
Mariah Carey singing on Christmas show
The Christmas Day double-header features:
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 PM ET
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans at 4:30 PM ET, featuring Beyoncé's live halftime performance
Viewers can watch the games through:
- Netflix streaming platform
- CBS affiliates in competing teams' cities
- NFL+ mobile app (US only)
Carey's appearance comes during the 30th anniversary of her "Merry Christmas" album. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has achieved 16x platinum certification from the RIAA, making it the highest-certified single ever by a female artist.
Recent data shows changing audience preferences:
- 35% decline in listenership between 2023 and 2024
- 22% decrease from November 2023 to November 2024
- Reports of fan altercations during her current Christmas tour stops in Baltimore and St. Louis
This NFL Christmas Gameday broadcast initiates Netflix's multi-year commitment to air at least one holiday game annually through 2026.
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