Who Won the 2025 NFL Christmas Games on Netflix? Full Results, Scores & Highlights

The 2025 NFL Christmas Games on Netflix delivered exactly what fans hoped for: big rivalries, playoff drama, record-breaking plays, and star-studded halftime performances — all streaming live on Christmas Day. With two NFC divisional clashes back-to-back, the holiday doubleheader turned Netflix into the ultimate Christmas sports destination.

If you missed the games or just want a quick recap, here’s who won the 2025 NFL Christmas Games, plus the biggest moments you need to know.

🎄 2025 NFL Christmas Games Results (Final Scores)

🏈 Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders

Final Score: Cowboys 30, Commanders 23

Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland

Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys landed firmly on Santa’s “nice list” after defeating the Washington Commanders in a hard-fought NFC East showdown.

Game Highlights:

• Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and 2 touchdowns

• A jaw-dropping 86-yard touchdown pass to KaVontae Turpin

• The play set a new NFL record for the longest touchdown ever scored on Christmas Day

• Prescott and Turpin were named Game MVPs

The Cowboys controlled key moments late in the game, sealing a statement Christmas victory in front of a massive global Netflix audience.

🏈 Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings

Final Score: Vikings 23, Lions 10

Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

Kickoff: 4:30 PM ET

The Minnesota Vikings delivered one of the biggest surprises of Christmas Day, defeating the Detroit Lions despite multiple injuries.

Game Highlights:

• Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Addison each scored rushing touchdowns

• Vikings defense forced six turnovers

• The loss officially eliminated the Lions from playoff contention

• Defensive stars Andrew Van Ginkel and Byron Murphy earned MVP honors

This game was defined by defensive dominance, with Minnesota completely shutting down Detroit’s momentum.

⭐ MVPs of the 2025 NFL Christmas Games

• Cowboys vs. Commanders: Dak Prescott & KaVontae Turpin

• Lions vs. Vikings: Andrew Van Ginkel & Byron Murphy

Each MVP received:

• Custom Santa suit–inspired jackets

• A tomahawk steak feast for their teammates

• Bragging rights from one of the most-watched NFL days of the year

🎤 Who Performed at NFL Christmas Gameday 2025?

Netflix didn’t stop at football — the entertainment lineup was stacked.

🎶 Opening Performance

• Kelly Clarkson kicked off the broadcast with her holiday hit “Underneath the Tree”

🎶 Halftime Show

• Snoop Dogg headlined Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party

• Surprise appearances by:

  • Andrea Bocelli & Matteo Bocelli

  • Lainey Wilson

  • HUNTR/X (from Netflix’s KPOP Demon Hunters)

The halftime show blended hip-hop, country, opera, and K-pop energy — a uniquely Netflix-style celebration.

🎙️ Broadcast Team & Coverage

The broadcast featured a high-profile mix of analysts and entertainers:

• Ian Eagle & Noah Eagle

• Kay Adams

• Drew Brees, Nate Burleson, Manti Te’o

• Guest appearances from Michael Irvin, Austin Ekeler, and Seth Rollins

CBS Sports handled game production, with NFL Media delivering pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage.

📺 Why the NFL Christmas Games on Netflix Matter

The 2025 doubleheader built on Netflix’s historic NFL debut in 2024, when Christmas games became the most-streamed NFL matchups ever.

• Over 30 million global viewers

• Reinforced Netflix as a major live sports platform

• Combined elite football with blockbuster entertainment

🎁 Final Takeaway

The 2025 NFL Christmas Games on Netflix were a massive success:

• Cowboys and Vikings walked away victorious

• Records were broken

• Playoff hopes were crushed

• And Christmas Day football reached a whole new level

With results like these, it’s clear — NFL Christmas on Netflix is here to stay.