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U2 will headline the NFL’s first Thanksgiving Eve halftime show on Netflix
The band’s 50th-anniversary year includes a November 25 performance during Packers–Rams at SoFi Stadium.
What to know
- The game is Wednesday, November 25, with kickoff at 8 p.m. Eastern.
- Netflix’s coverage begins at 6 p.m. Eastern.
- The performance falls during U2’s 50th-anniversary year.
- Netflix says the game is included in all active subscription plans.
U2 will headline halftime when Green Bay faces the Los Angeles Rams on Thanksgiving Eve, Netflix announced Tuesday. The November 25 game at SoFi Stadium adds a Wednesday-night stage to the NFL’s holiday calendar.
A return to an NFL halftime stage
U2 previously headlined the Super Bowl XXXVI halftime show in 2002. This new booking is for Thanksgiving Eve, a separate event from the Super Bowl.
The announcement identifies the performer, game and viewing arrangements. It does not provide a confirmed set list, so claims about specific songs or surprise guests would go beyond what has been announced.
Planning to watch
The game will take place in Inglewood, California. The published coverage and kickoff times are Eastern; kickoff is 5 p.m. Pacific.
For music fans, halftime arrives within the football broadcast rather than at a fixed standalone concert time. The exact start depends on the game’s progress. Tuesday’s announcement is a confirmed booking; the performance itself is still to come.