U2 to Perform at Halftime of Netflix's Thanksgiving Eve NFL Game
Netflix says U2 will play the halftime show during its Thanksgiving Eve broadcast of the Packers-Rams game, the first such matchup in NFL history.
U2 will perform at halftime of Netflix's Thanksgiving Eve broadcast of the NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams, the streaming service announced, according to Deadline.
The Packers-Rams matchup is the first Thanksgiving Eve game in NFL history. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos commented on U2's halftime performance in the announcement.
The booking continues Netflix's use of halftime shows around its NFL coverage. Last year the service carried the league's Christmas Day games, with Snoop Dogg performing at halftime of the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings broadcast. Beyoncé led the halftime performance during Netflix's first Christmas Day broadcast in 2024.
U2's previous NFL halftime appearance
In 2002, U2 performed at halftime of Super Bowl XXXVI, which featured the then-St. Louis Rams.
The NFL has expanded its holiday slate in recent years. Last year it held its first Thanksgiving Eve games while the NBA held its first Thanksgiving Eve tripleheader, and the league has increasingly scheduled multiple games on Christmas Day.
Quick answers
Who is performing at halftime of the Packers-Rams game on Netflix?
U2 will perform at halftime of Netflix's Thanksgiving Eve broadcast of the Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Rams game.
Is this the first Thanksgiving Eve NFL game?
Yes. The Packers-Rams game is the first Thanksgiving Eve game in NFL history.
Has U2 played an NFL halftime show before?
Yes. U2 performed at halftime of Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002, which featured the then-St. Louis Rams.