Coverage dated December 22, 2024 to December 26, 2024

Netflix’s ‘NFL Christmas Gameday’ Sets Big Streaming Records

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 2 developments

Netflix’s "NFL Christmas Gameday" games and Beyoncé’s halftime show help generate record numbers in streaming viewership, the streamer says.

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Dec 23, 2024
Netflix sets streaming record with Christmas Day NFL games
Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·
Dec 27, 2024Newest
Netflix’s ‘NFL Christmas Gameday’ Sets Big Streaming Records
Headline from Forbes ·

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Green Field Reporter
Netflix is airing 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. Here's what to know - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Dec 22, 2024
Green Field Reporter's feed description
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time. “NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix” begins with a two-hour pregame show at 11 a.m., before Pittsburgh hosts Kansas City. Baltimore faces Houston in the second game.
Local News 8
Netflix is airing 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. Here's what to know (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 22, 2024
Local News 8's feed description
AP Sports Writer Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 when it carries two NFL games for the first time on Christmas. “NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix” kicks off with a two-hour pregame show at 11 a.m., before Pittsburgh hosts Kansas City.
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
NFL on Netflix: Christmas Day games are a 1st for streaming giant (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Dec 22, 2024
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description
AP Sports Writer Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time. “NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix” begins with a two-hour pregame show at 11 a.m., before Pittsburgh hosts Kansas City.
CBS News
Netflix carrying 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. It's a big step. (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 23, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
CBS News
Netflix carrying 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. It (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 23, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
WHDH Boston
NFL on Netflix: Christmas Day games are a 1st for streaming giant - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Dec 24, 2024
WHDH Boston's feed description
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.“NFL Christmas Gameday
Breitbart News
Netflix Braces for NFL Christmas Day Games Crash (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 when it carries two NFL games for the first time on Christmas
Insider
Netflix prepared well for its high-stakes NFL streaming debut on Christmas, and it paid off (opens Insider)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Insider's feed description
After fumbling a high-profile boxing match last month, most social media users praised Netflix for a smooth broadcast of its first-ever NFL games.
NBC Los Angeles
Netflix sets streaming record with Christmas Day NFL games (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Dec 26, 2024
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Netflix set records for the most streamed NFL games ever in the U.S. with its two Christmas Day matchups, according to Nielsen.
Forbes
Netflix’s ‘NFL Christmas Gameday’ Sets Big Streaming Records (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 26, 2024
Forbes's feed description
Netflix’s "NFL Christmas Gameday" games and Beyoncé’s halftime show help generate record numbers in streaming viewership, the streamer says.
Los Angeles Times
Netflix NFL games score 24 million viewers each on Christmas as streamers push further into sports (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 26, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Ravens vs. Texans, Chiefs vs. Steelers and Beyoncé were big draws on Netflix, marking the latest step in the streaming service's move into live sports.
The Hill
Netflix breaks streaming record with Christmas NFL games (opens The Hill)
Published Dec 26, 2024
The Hill's feed description
The two NFL games streamed Christmas Day on Netflix received about 24 million viewers each, the company said. The streaming platform showcased the Kansas City Chiefs versus Pittsburgh Steelers, with a prerecorded Mariah Carey song airing ahead of the game, and the Baltimore Ravens versus Houston Tex…
Green Field Reporter
At least 65 million tune in for Netflix NFL Christmas Day games. NBA holiday ratings also skyrocket - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Dec 26, 2024
Green Field Reporter's feed description
Like it or not, LeBron James and the NBA are going to have to make room for the NFL no matter what day of the week Christmas Day falls. Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history while the NBA had its best holiday numbers in five years according to Nielsen. The […]
The Hollywood Reporter
Netflix NFL Ratings: Christmas Games Set Streaming Record but Trail 2023 Broadcast Numbers (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Dec 26, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Netflix drew a big audience for its Christmas NFL games, but not as big as CBS and Fox did for comparable games in 2023.
Variety
Netflix Christmas Day NFL Games Average 24 Million Viewers in U.S. (opens Variety)
Published Dec 26, 2024
Variety's feed description
Netflix's Christmas Day telecast of two NFL games drew a broadcast network-level audience of about 24 million U.S. viewers for each game.
Wfmy News 2
At least 65 million tune in for Netflix NFL Christmas Day games. NBA holiday ratings also skyrocket (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Dec 26, 2024
Wfmy News 2's feed description
Wednesday's doubleheader on Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history, with numbers nearly five times more than the NBA.
Investopedia
Netflix's Christmas Day NFL Games Set a Streaming Record (opens Investopedia)
Published Dec 26, 2024
Investopedia's feed description
Netflix said it set a streaming record with its Christmas Day broadcasts of National Football League games.
Investor's Business Daily
Netflix Touts Big Viewership For NFL Games, Beyoncé Show (opens Investor's Business Daily)
Published Dec 26, 2024
Investor's Business Daily's feed description
Netflix reported strong viewership numbers for its Christmas Day NFL football games and Beyoncé halftime show. But Netflix stock fell Friday.
Deadline
Netflix Boasts Impressive Audiences For Christmas Day NFL Games; 27M Viewers Tune In For Beyoncé (opens Deadline)
Published Dec 26, 2024
Deadline's feed description
Netflix's Christmas Day NFL game viewership peaked with Beyoncé's halftime show during the Texans-Ravens matchup.

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