Mariah Carey to Star in Netflix’s Christmas Gameday Show

The queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, is bringing her signature holiday magic to Netflix this Christmas Day, Dec. 25. The streaming giant announced that Carey will headline the opening segment for the NFL’s first-ever Christmas Gameday. Her performance will feature her iconic holiday anthem, *“All I Want For Christmas Is You”*, setting the stage for a festive day of football and celebration.

The day kicks off with two thrilling matchups: the Kansas City Chiefs, reigning Super Bowl champions, will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET. Later, the Baltimore Ravens will take on the Houston Texans at 4:30 p.m. ET. In addition to streaming on Netflix, these games will air on CBS affiliates in the competing teams’ cities and be available on NFL+ for U.S. mobile viewers. Mariah’s festive opener promises to add a touch of sparkle to what’s shaping up to be a landmark sports and entertainment event.

This announcement comes shortly after some unfortunate news for Carey’s fans. On Dec. 11, the singer had to cancel her Pittsburgh stop on the *Christmas Time Holiday Tour* due to the flu. “It breaks my heart that I unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show,” Carey shared on social media. Fans who had tickets to the canceled performance at PPG Paints Arena have been assured they’ll receive emails with refund options.

In true holiday spirit, Mariah isn’t the only music superstar taking the stage on Christmas. Beyoncé, another music icon, teased her upcoming NFL halftime performance for the Texans vs. Ravens game at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Decked out in a snowy ensemble, Beyoncé’s teaser has fans eagerly awaiting her first live performance since releasing her chart-topping *Cowboy Carter* album.

With Mariah Carey’s festive performance and an action-packed NFL lineup, Netflix’s Christmas Gameday is shaping up to be a perfect holiday event for music and sports fans alike. Don’t miss it!