U2 to Headline Netflix NFL Thanksgiving Eve Halftime Show

Netflix will feature U2 during the NFL Thanksgiving Eve Game halftime show, bringing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band to the broadcast as the Green Bay Packers face the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on November 25, 2026. The performance will celebrate the group's 50th anniversary.

According to Netflix's announcement published October 20, coverage will begin at 6 p.m. ET and 3 p.m. PT, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m.

ET and 5 p.m. PT. The game marks the first time NFL Thanksgiving football will begin the night before Thanksgiving.

U2 has won 22 Grammy Awards and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The upcoming appearance will add another major live music performance to Netflix's growing lineup of NFL programming.

Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, said the band's history of stadium performances made it a fitting choice for the event.

"There's a reason U2 has headlined stadiums for decades: they don't just perform, they deliver iconic moments audiences remember forever," said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix. "We're thrilled that they'll bring that same magic to the NFL stage on Netflix. It's going to be an unforgettable night for football fans and Netflix members worldwide."

The performance will follow previous high-profile musical events featured during Netflix's NFL broadcasts. In 2024, Beyoncé performed during the Christmas Day game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans in a special broadcast known as the Beyoncé Bowl.

Last year, Snoop Dogg hosted Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party during the Christmas Day matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. The show featured country singer Lainey Wilson, Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, and HUNTR/X, whose voices appear in Netflix's animated hit KPop Demon Hunters.

U2 also has a history with the NFL's biggest stage. The band headlined the Super Bowl XXXVI halftime show at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on February 3, 2002, several months after the September 11 attacks.

During that performance, the band paid tribute to the victims by projecting their names, while lead singer Bono revealed an American flag inside his jacket. The New England Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17, with Adam Vinatieri scoring the winning 48-yard field goal as time expired.

Netflix's 2026 NFL schedule also includes two Christmas Day games on December 25. The Green Bay Packers will visit the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field before the Buffalo Bills face the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

The streaming service will also carry a Week 18 game during the final weekend of the regular season, when teams will compete for playoff positions. In addition to live games, Netflix will globally stream the NFL Honors awards presentation during Super Bowl week.

Netflix's NFL documentary lineup is also expanding with the return of Quarterback, featuring Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cam Ward of the Tennessee Titans, and Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Other football-related titles include America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, which examines the Dallas Cowboys' 1990s dynasty, and Elway, an Emmy-nominated documentary about John Elway's career transition from Hall of Fame quarterback to Denver Broncos general manager.