Content overview: “U2 to Headline NFL Thanksgiving Eve Halftime Show on Netflix, Launching New Holiday Tradit”. The NFL is launching what it calls a new holiday tradition: a major musical halftime performance during its Thanksgiving Eve game, which streams on Netflix the night before Thanksgiving. The inaugural act is the Irish rock band U2, known for hits like 'With or Without You' and 'Beautiful Day.' The game, set for Wednesday, November 27, 2024, will feature the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Kansas City Chiefs at Acrisure Stadium. Netflix, which holds the exclusive streaming rights, is expected to draw a massive global audience for the event.
This move underscores the NFL's strategy to expand its entertainment footprint and attract viewers beyond traditional football fans. U2's halftime show is poised to become a signature moment, blending sports and music on a night increasingly recognized as a social holiday. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.