Netflix smashes records with NFL double-header and Beyoncé Bowl on Christmas Day

NFL and Nielsen said two games drew 65m US viewers
NBA’s slate of five games saw an 84% rise over 2023

LeBron James and the NBA are going to have make room for the NFL on Christmas.

That shouldn’t be a problem. Both leagues were winners on Wednesday.

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Netflix sets streaming record with Christmas Day NFL games

Netflix set records for the most streamed NFL games with its two Christmas Day matchups, according to Nielsen.
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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
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Netflix breaks streaming record with Christmas NFL games

The two NFL games streamed Christmas Day on Netflix received about 24 million viewers each, the company said. The streaming platform showcased the Kansas City Chiefs versus Pittsburgh Steelers, ...
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N.F.L. Christmas Games on Netflix Break Streaming Records, With Beyoncé’s Help

The two games had more than 24 million viewers on average in the United States, Netflix said. Viewership peaked when Beyoncé performed.
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Beyoncé, Netflix win big with Christmas Day NFL games

Netflix successfully made its NFL debut on Christmas Day, airing a live double header and featuring superstar Beyoncé as the halftime show performer. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.
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Beyoncé's NFL on Netflix Christmas Day: Ravens' Lamar Jackson plans to skip halftime meeting to watch show

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Beyoncé NFL on Netflix Christmas Day halftime show: Song list prediction, everything we know about performance

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Netflix’s Christmas: NFL Games and Beyoncé Halftime Show

As part of its push into live programming, the streaming service is hosting two N.F.L. games and a big musical performance on Christmas.
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Netflix airing 2 NFL games, Beyoncé halftime show on Christmas Day

Netflix will be airing two NFL games on Christmas, a first for the streaming giant. The Pittsburgh Steelers will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs, followed by a game between the Baltimore ...
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