Meet Netflix's star-studded NFL broadcast lineup for 2025, from Kay Adams to Michael Irvin

Jake Mozarsky

Meet Netflix's star-studded NFL broadcast lineup for 2025, from Kay Adams to Michael Irvin image

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Netflix is transforming Christmas Day football into a global entertainment event, leveraging a massive and diverse roster of talent for its exclusive NFL doubleheader.

Moving far beyond traditional network coverage, the streaming giant has built a broadcast that seamlessly integrates top-tier sports commentary with major pop culture figures, ensuring the day is about celebrity performances and comedy appearances as much as it is about touchdowns.

Fans can expect a mix of highly experienced NFL voices, a returning father-son announcing duo, and a variety of big-name analysts plucked from across the sports media landscape.

Here's what to know about the broadcast team for the 2025 spectacle.

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Who is on Netflix's NFL Christmas pregame shows?

RoleTalentNetwork Affiliation
HostsKay Adams, Jamie ErdahlNFL Media
AnalystsAustin Ekeler, Devin McCourty, Michael Irvin, Manti Te'oVarious
Halftime PerformerSnoop DoggMusic Artist

Netflix has revamped its studio coverage for 2025, moving away from a single centralized show to two distinct studio crews. All pre-game, halftime, and post-game shows are produced by NFL Media and are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. ET on Christmas Day.

The morning show is hosted by Kay Adams, who guides analysis from Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, former Patriots captain Devin McCourty, and active Commanders running back Austin Ekeler. The broadcast opens with a live performance from Grammy-winner Kelly Clarkson. Special segments will feature guests including comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura, and WWE Superstar Seth Rollins.

The second studio show is hosted by NFL Network's Jamie Erdahl, joined by analysts Manti Te'o and former wide receiver Brandon Marshall to break down the NFC North rivalry. Seth Rollins will make a continued special appearance, and the segment will feature an integration with Bill Simmons & Cousin Sal for a short segment.

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Who is calling NFL games for Netflix on Christmas?

For the second straight year, the father-son duo of Ian Eagle and Noah Eagle will handle the play-by-play duties for Netflix's exclusive Christmas Day NFL doubleheader. The broadcasts are produced by CBS Sports and feature a mix of analysts and sideline reporters from various networks.

GameTime (ET)Play-by-playAnalyst(s)Sideline reportersRules Analyst
Cowboys vs. Commanders1:00 p.m.Ian Eagle (CBS)Nate Burleson (CBS), Matt Ryan (Former CBS Analyst)Sara Walsh (NFL Network), Melanie Collins (CBS)Gene Steratore (CBS)
Lions vs. Vikings4:30 p.m.Noah Eagle (NBC)Drew Brees (Fox Sports)AJ Ross (CBS), Dianna Russini (The Athletic)Gene Steratore (CBS)

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NFL Christmas Day 2025 schedule 

MatchupTime (ET)Venue
Cowboys at Commanders*1:00 p.m.Northwest Stadium (Landover, MD)
Lions at Vikings*4:30 p.m.U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, MN)
Broncos at Chiefs8:20 p.m.Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)

*Netflix games

The NFL has three games on Christmas, with the two day contests exclusively on Netflix.

Broncos vs. Chiefs will be on Prime Video.

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