Who Won the 2025 NFL Christmas Games on Netflix? Full Results, Scores & Highlights
- Boxofficehype
- Dec 26, 2025
- 3 min read

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.



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