Who is the Performing at the 2025 NFL's Halftime show on Thanksgiving Games?
Thanksgiving football is a long-standing tradition, and this year’s slate features three matchups — each paired with a big-name music act. Below is a full breakdown of game times, TV channels, and halftime performers, plus a bit more about what each show will bring.
Packers vs. Lions — Kick-off time, TV info, Who is performing in Halftime show
📅 Kickoff Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
(A shift from Detroit’s longtime 12:30 p.m. tradition.)
📺 TV Channel: Fox, (Live stream on Fox One, FUBO)
🎤 Halftime Performer: Jack White
Detroit-native Jack White, widely known for “Seven Nation Army,” “Blue Orchid,” and “We’re Going to Be Friends,” will lead the halftime entertainment at Ford Field. The rock icon — a multi-instrumentalist and multi-Grammy winner — brings a high-energy set that blends garage rock, blues and alternative stylings.
The show also has serious hometown star power behind the scenes: Eminem serves as one of the executive producers, alongside Shady Records president Paul Rosenberg and Jesse Collins Entertainment. Eminem and Rosenberg will consult on Detroit’s Thanksgiving halftime productions through 2027.
🇺🇸 National Anthem: Gospel legend CeCe Winans will perform before kickoff.
Chiefs vs. Cowboys — Kick-off time, TV info, Who is performing in Halftime show
📅 Kickoff Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
📺 TV Channel: CBS / Streaming on Paramount+
🎤 Halftime Performer: Post Malone
Texas-native and lifelong Cowboys fan Post Malone takes over AT&T Stadium for the annual Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show. Known for his chart-topping hits like “Sunflower,” “Rockstar,” and “Circles,” Post Malone brings a genre-blending style — mixing hip hop, pop, rock and country — that aligns with his growing musical versatility.
Post Malone is no stranger to big NFL stages, having previously performed during last year’s Christmas Day halftime show in Houston. With 18 Grammy nominations, 11 Billboard Music Awards, and a massive global fanbase, his performance is expected to be one of the highlights of the day.
The Cowboys' Thanksgiving halftime tradition dates back to 1997, with past performers including Reba McEntire, Destiny’s Child, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias and the Jonas Brothers.
Bengals vs. Ravens — Kick-off time, TV info, Who is performing in Halftime show
📅 Kickoff Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
📺 TV Channel: NBC (live stream on Peacock)
🎤 Halftime Performer: Lil Jon
Rapper, producer, and DJ Lil Jon will electrify the night game at M&T Bank Stadium. Known for massive hits like “Yeah!” (with Usher and Ludacris), “Turn Down for What,” “Get Low,” and “Snap Yo Fingers,” Lil Jon brings his signature high-energy callouts — “WHAT?!”, “YEAH!”, “OKAY!” — guaranteeing a hype-filled performance.
Lil Jon is a Grammy winner and multi-award-winning artist whose crunk sound helped define early 2000s hip hop. His stage presence is known for getting crowds moving, making him a fitting closer for Thanksgiving's primetime matchup.
🇺🇸 National Anthem: Tony Award–winning Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry will perform before kickoff.
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