Netflix breaks Christmas Day viewing record with NFL 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 Boasts Impressive Audiences For Christmas Day NFL Games; 27M Viewers Tune In For Beyoncé
The Baltimore Ravens’ victory over the Houston Texans managed an average minute audience of 24.3M viewers, and U.S. viewership peaked with more than 27M viewers during the halftime show. It was the most-watched Christmas Day NFL game on record (since 2001) among the 18-34 demo, with 5.1M tuning in.
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,
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 the U.S.
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.
What channel are the NFL Christmas games on? Schedule, start time
There are two NFL Christmas games this year, but what channel are they on? How to watch Steelers-Chiefs and Ravens-Texans:
Netflix breaks Christmas Day viewing record with NFL games after $150m gamble
Netflix paid $150 million to air two NFL games exclusively on the streaming platform on Christmas Day and it yielded record-breaking viewing figures.
Netflix sets new Christmas Day record as $150M NFL experiment justified despite criticism
Netflix registered its most-watched Christmas Day ever after splashing $150 million on the exclusive rights to two NFL games on December 25 this year

NFL imposes strong fine on Chiefs star Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce gets hit with punishment for illegal Christmas Day celebration
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Takeaways from Netflix’s NFL Christmas ratings door-buster: The streaming giant could be here to stay
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Players have mixed feelings about being on the road on Christmas as NFL adds more holiday games
Games on Christmas aren’t new to the NFL. The Miami Dolphins famously beat the Kansas City Chiefs in a playoff game on Dec.
Beyoncé turns NFL Christmas Halftime Show into a ‘Cowboy Carter’ party with Post Malone cameo
The superstar is spreading holiday cheer during Wednesday’s Halftime Show at the Christmas Day Texans-Ravens NFL game in her ...
Who plays NFL football today on Christmas Day 2024? Start times, TV schedule, streaming
Plan for your favorite NFL football games today. Here's the Christmas Day NFL schedule, start times and where to watch.
NFL playoff picture: AFC standings shift in Week 17 following Christmas shake-up
Week 17 began on Christmas day with two huge AFC games featuring four playoff teams. On Thursday night, we also saw a ...