Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson, Andrea Bocelli light up Lions-Vikings halftime with Christmas-themed show

Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson, Huntr/x of K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Andrea Bocelli brought holiday magic to the NFL stage with a Christmas-themed halftime show during the Detroit Lions game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Minneapolis’ US Bank Stadium on Thursday. They blended hip-hop, country, and classical music, creating a festive performance that energized fans inside the stadium and watching at home. The special halftime event added entertainment beyond football, turning the matchup into a celebration of music and Christmas cheer. Fans praised the show for its star power, creativity, and joyful holiday atmosphere.


Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson, and Huntr/x of K-Pop Demon Hunters fame brought their own unique style of Christmas cheer to the event. The festivities kicked off with Martha Stewart introducing the segment, putting a playful twist on the title as 'Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party', setting the tone for a star-studded, festive performance that blended music, pop culture, and holiday fun.



Snoop Dogg performed a lively set that blended his classic hits with well-known Christmas favorites. The segment opened with a festive moment as the rapper’s longtime friend Martha Stewart kicked things off by reading a special Christmas story, setting a warm holiday tone for the performance.

"I sprung from my bed, and said, 'What is cracking?' Hailing from the one and only LBC, give it up for Snoop D.O. double G," Stewart read from a book.


Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami - the voices behind HUNTR/X from Netflix’s hit animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters - joined the rapper onstage for a festive rendition of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', appearing in coordinated all-white outfits for the holiday performance.


Country star Lainey Wilson made a festive entrance onto the field in a glowing sleigh, delivering a spirited rendition of 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' while Snoop Dogg danced alongside her.

The halftime show wrapped up on a touching note as Andrea Bocelli took the stage, joined by his son Matteo in a surprise appearance for a moving cover of Bing Crosby’s 'White Christmas'. The duo stood on a podium alongside Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson, and HUNTR/X as artificial snow drifted down, creating a festive, wintry scene to close out the performance.


This was the second straight year that Netflix aired two NFL games on Christmas Day, highlighted by a major musical performance between the matchups.