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Jack White halftime show reviews 2025: The best, worst reactions to Detroit star's Thanksgiving performance

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Three well-known artists were set to take the stage for the NFL's 2025 Thanksgiving games. The first was fresh off his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with The White Stripes.

Jack White performed at halftime of the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions matchup in the first NFL Thanksgiving game. White is a Detroit native who is now a solo singer and guitarist well-known for his work in the bands The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.

The 12-time Grammy Award winner certainly put on a show — not only did he perform the hit football stadium song "Seven Nation Army," but he also brought out another Detroit superstar, rapper Eminem.

AllSportsPeople tracked live updates from Jack White's halftime performance during Packers vs. Lions on Thanksgiving. Here are the top highlights, reviews and more from White taking the stage at Ford Field.

STREAM: Watch Jack White's halftime show live with Fubo (free trial)

Jack White halftime show reviews

White's performance wasn't terribly long, but fans — especially in Detroit — seemed to love it. Not only did he bring some much-needed energy with the Lions trailing at halftime, but he added an unexpected twist to the show by bringing out Eminem.

The Detroit rapper was known to be an executive producer for the show, but his addition for "Till I Collapse" had fans going wild.

Some fans gave the halftime show pretty high praise, even putting it above previous Super Bowl halftime shows.

White's live performance of "Seven Nation Army" also had fans noting how special it was to hear the song live at a football game, rather than over the speakers, as it's usually played.

Overall, it was a celebration of Detroit music that featured two full-on superstar artists from the area. Could it get much better than that for a Lions halftime show?

Jack White halftime show updates from Thanksgiving performance

All times ET.

2:49 p.m. —  White's performance has concluded after "Seven Nation Army." It was a Detroit-centric performance, with Eminem's guest appearance and plenty of Lions fans adding some energy at the center of the field. 

2:47 p.m. —  With Eminem only out for one song, White has moved onto arguably his most famous hit, "Seven Nation Army," as a member of The White Stripes.

2:43 p.m. — Guest appearance: Eminem. The Detroit native was known to have been helping produce today's halftime show, but he now joins White in the performance for "Till I Collapse."

2:42 p.m. —  Jack White is on stage! He's got a crowd of Lions fans surrounding him on the field.

2:38 p.m. —  Here's the scene for Jack White's stage setup:

2:33 p.m. —  Halftime has arrived, with the Packers leading the Lions, 17-14. It's Jack White time at Ford Field.

2:07 p.m. —  With the Packers and Lions approaching halftime, Jack White will soon take the stage in Detroit.

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How to watch Jack White in the Thanksgiving halftime show

  • TV channel: Fox
  • Live stream: Fubo

Jack White's performance will air nationally on Fox, at halftime of the Lions vs. Packers matchup. 

Viewers looking to stream the performance can turn toward Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.

Jack White Thanksgiving halftime show start time

  •  2:30 p.m. ET (approximate time)

With Lions vs. Packers kicking off at 1 p.m. ET, a reasonable estimate for halftime will be around 2:30 p.m. ET.

However, there could be some leeway there based on how quickly the first half of the game progresses,and how long it takes to set up White's performance.

If you want to make sure you catch Jack White's performance, a safe bet would be to have Lions vs. Packers up on your screens by 2 p.m. ET. 

MORE: Why do the Lions always play on Thanksgiving?

How long is the Thanksgiving halftime show?

Halftime of NFL Thanksgiving games are typically a bit longer than the usual regular season game. With the setup and teardown of the stages, plus musical performances, the full halftime period can take around 20-30 minutes. 

The musical performance, such as Jack White's, typically take up around half of that time, from 12 to 15 minutes. Expect White, and other Thanksgiving performers, to go through 4-5 songs each.

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