Halftime show thanksgiving 2025 drops Jack White, Post Malone, and Lil Jon across three NFL games today. This year’s lineup marks one of the most star-studded Thanksgiving entertainment slate in recent memory. Three incredible performances will captivate audiences across the nation at 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 8:20 p.m. ET.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Jack White performs at 1 p.m. ET during Packers vs. Lions at Ford Field on FOX
- Post Malone headlines the Red Kettle Kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET for Cowboys vs. Chiefs on CBS
- Lil Jon takes the stage at 8:20 p.m. ET during Ravens vs. Bengals on NBC
- NFL Thanksgiving halftime shows average 34.2 million viewers yearly, surpassing major award shows
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The Detroit Lions will kick off the day’s halftime festivities with electrifying musician Jack White performing at the 86th annual Thanksgiving Day Classic against the Green Bay Packers. The Detroit native and former White Stripes frontman brings rock credibility to the halftime show powered by Verizon. This marks White’s first-ever performance at Ford Field as the featured halftime act.
Eminem and his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg, both Detroit natives, serve as executive producers of the show alongside Jesse Collins Entertainment. The production partnership will consult the Lions on talent selection and all halftime aspects through 2027. Gospel legend CeCe Winans will sing the national anthem before the game.
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Nine-time diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone brings his massive catalog to AT&T Stadium in Dallas for the Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs matchup at 4:30 p.m. ET. His performance launches the Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign, now in its 29th year at the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game. The halftime show puts national spotlight on urgent needs in communities across the country during the holiday season.
Post Malone’s appearance continues a long Texas tradition at the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game. The Red Kettle Kickoff remains one of the largest annual fundraisers of its kind, issuing a rallying cry for donations supporting vulnerable populations. The performance airs live on CBS and will be broadcast to millions of football fans nationwide.
Thanksgiving Halftime Show Schedule and Performance Venues
| Time (ET) | Performer | Game & Network |
| 1:00 PM | Jack White | Packers at Lions – FOX |
| 4:30 PM | Post Malone | Chiefs at Cowboys – CBS |
| 8:20 PM | Lil Jon | Bengals at Ravens – NBC |
Lil Jon Closes Out Thanksgiving with Energy at M&T Bank Stadium
Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Jon, the renowned rapper, producer, and DJ, brings high-energy entertainment to Baltimore for the Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals matchup. Lil Jon performs from the Bud Light Touchdown Club during halftime coverage on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET. His performance closes the epic triple-header of halftime shows across the NFL’s biggest holiday celebration.
Prior to kickoff, Renée Elise Goldsberry, who won a Tony Award for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” will sing the national anthem. The Baltimore Ravens continue their tradition of bringing world-class entertainment to fans on Thanksgiving night.
NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Shows Command Record Viewership Across America
NFL Thanksgiving halftime performances consistently captivate massive audiences. The league set a Thanksgiving Day viewership record for the third consecutive year, averaging 34.2 million viewers across all three games. The total unduplicated audience reached 141 million, marking an all-time record high. These halftime performances command larger live U.S. audiences than nearly any other entertainment event except the Super Bowl.
The 2025 NFL Thanksgiving games featuring halftime performances by Jack White, Post Malone, and Lil Jon represent the pinnacle of holiday sports entertainment. Fans across America will experience music legends performing on some of the nation’s biggest football stages. Today’s halftime shows prove why Thanksgiving football remains appointment television for millions of Americans every November.
Sources
- NFL.com – Official halftime show announcements and performer details
- CBS Sports – Coverage details and performance information
- USA Today – Game schedules and halftime performer guides
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