Beyoncé turned the NFL Christmas Gameday into her personal stage, delivering a performance that has already earned the nickname "Beyoncé Bowl."
In front of a packed NRG Stadium in Houston, her hometown, the 32-time Grammy winner unveiled her live renditions of Cowboy Carter, her latest album.
From the opening notes of "16 Carriages" to the climactic finale of "Texas Hold ’Em," Beyoncé orchestrated a setlist that felt like a cinematic journey. The crowd was locked in as she blended Western nostalgia with her signature pop-R&B dominance, performing standout tracks like "Blackbird," "American Requiem," "Ya Ya," "Spaghetti/Riverdance," and "Levi’s Jeans." And just when you thought it couldn’t get better, Beyoncé ascended into the rafters during her final song, leaving the crowd gasping and roaring.
The halftime show was as star-studded as it was genre-defying. Shaboozey, Post Malone, Reyna Roberts, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, and Tiera Kennedy brought their unique flavors to the stage, making this a true Texas-style showcase. And then came Blue Ivy. The 12-year-old stunner joined her mother onstage as a dancer, delivering moves that screamed legacy in the making.
If you missed the magic live, no worries—Netflix is set to drop the performance as a standalone special. Whether you’re a Beyoncé stan or just here for the cultural zeitgeist, this show is unmissable.
Beyoncé’s halftime wasn’t just a performance; it was a declaration. Christmas might be about cheer, but this year, it was also about the Queen reigning supreme.
