Mariah Carey will have the honor of opening the NFL Halftime Show on Christmas Day, which will stream on Netflix. The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers, which will be played at 1 PM EST/12 Noon CST, will be the platform's first live football event.
You think that Taylor Swift will be there at the game at Acrisure Stadium to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce?
What to know about Mariah Carey's NFL Halftime show on Netflix
The Queen of Christmas performance at the Halftime Show will not be live, but a taped one. A few days before the game, she'll record a special take on her hit 1994 hit holiday track, "All I Want For Christmas Is You," which will be used exclusively for the event.
While Mariah will be the opener for the Chiefs vs. the Steelers, another top artist, Beyoncé will be performing at Halftime for the Houston Texans vs. the Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas. Unlik Mariah, her performance will be live in Houston. So, you'll have these these two vibrant and talented women getting the fans revved up for the game plays and holidays.
The game will be at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, and the first one on Christmas. The seats are expected to be packed, as the Chiefs have won nearly every game this season, and fans naturally want to be a part of the action.
Currently, Mariah's 2022 holiday special, Merry Christmas To All, is streaming on Netflix. The near-90-minute piece has the songbird performing iconic holiday hits while on tour. So, if you can't attend any of her shows, the special will fill you in, as you'll get a front-row seat in your home to watch her magnificent performances and celebrate the season.
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" marks its 30th anniversary
The track consistently ranks on the Billboard Charts during the holiday season and just celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. Amazon dropped exclusive merch as part of the milestone, and Mariah placed her biggest holiday tour, "Christmas Time," to date. It wrapped up in Brooklyn, NY, on December 17th
The Grammy winner posted the tour's final curtain call on Instagram, revealing her wardrobe and the audience.
The Chiefs vs. the Steelers Halftime Show will be another ornament on Mariah's Christmas tree of achievements, regardless whether it's taped or live. She knows how to use her "magic" to get everyone into the spirit, and that's something we could all need at this time of the year.