Netflix, Christmas and NFL

Netflix NFL Ratings: Christmas Games Set Streaming Record but Trail 2023 Broadcast Numbers
In the NBA, the Christmas lineup averaged 5.25 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, a big increase from the all-time low of 2.85 million in 2023. ABC simulcast all five games this year, whereas the broadcaster only carried two a year ago due in part to its Monday Night Football obligation.
Takeaways from Netflix’s NFL Christmas ratings door-buster: The streaming giant could be here to stay
Netflix’s NFL debut broke the record for a U.S. streaming audience for an NFL game, as an average of more than 24 million domestic viewers tuned in to the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens’ win over the Houston Texans on Christmas Day.
Netflix Celebrates NFL Christmas Broadcast Success — And Plans More Sports Streams
“Netflix entered the NFL streaming game on Wednesday with its pair of NFL broadcasts, with the Ravens vs. Texans posting a 24.3 million average minute audience and the Chiefs vs. Steelers notching a 24.1 million average minute audience,” the Bleacher Report wrote of the Christmas games.
NFL on Netflix Christmas Day: Why games are being played on a Wednesday, streamed on Netflix
The NFL will embark on a new Christmas Day tradition starting this year. Christmas Day games have been played in the past throughout the NFL, but only on special occasions.  That changes Wednesday, as the league will play Christmas Day games in the middle of the week for the first time.
Who are the announcers for the NFL Christmas games? Netflix assembles 'all-star' crew
The video streaming giant has assembled a cast of 22 sports personalities in all from across a variety of networks. NFL fans will recognize CBS's Ian Eagle, ESPN's Mina Kimes and Fox's Greg Olsen, among others, as they provide commentary on the two games throughout the day.
Netflix under pressure with Christmas Day NFL slate after Tyson-Paul streaming debacle
Netflix is under a lot of pressure for Wednesday's NFL Christmas doubleheader after many subscribers had issues watching the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight.
Beyoncé's performance highlighted Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day
Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day. Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd with a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday.
At least 65 million tune in for Christmas Day NFL games on Netflix, while NBA holiday ratings also skyrocket
LeBron James and the NBA will have to make room for the NFL on Christmas. That shouldn’t be a problem. Both leagues were winners on Wednesday.
Netflix averages more than 30 million viewers globally for its NFL Christmas Day doubleheader
Netflix's first NFL Christmas Day doubleheader ended up being successful globally. The Baltimore Ravens’ 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans averaged 31.3 million while Kansas City’s 29-10 win at Pittsburgh averaged 30 million worldwide,
When is Mariah Carey performing during Netflix's NFL broadcast on Christmas?
The list of stars involved in Netflix's Christmas broadcast of two NFL games doesn't end with the players on the field and the 22-person cast of on-air talent. Singer/songwriter Mariah Carey will kick off the holiday festivities on Wednesday with a pre-recorded performance of her hit single "All I Want for Christmas Is You.
Netflix Boasts Impressive Audiences For Christmas Day NFL Games; 27M Viewers Tune In For Beyoncé
D: As expected, Netflix boasted quite an impressive audience for its two Christmas Day NFL matchups. The Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games, the first-ever NFL games on the streamer, put up an unduplicated audience of nearly 65 million U.
Netflix Scores Most-Watched Christmas Day Ever Thanks to NFL
Thanks to NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson, Netflix said it enjoyed its "most-watched Christmas day ever" in ...
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Beyoncé takes playful dig at Netflix ahead of Christmas halftime performance
On Christmas Day, four NFL teams will play on the holiday for the fifth consecutive season, but this year the games will be streamed on Netflix. The event will also include a star-studded ...