The Thanksgiving halftime show drops three huge performers today as Post Malone, Jack White, and Lil Jon take the stage across the NFL’s holiday games. Each artist will deliver a star-studded performance on November 27, 2025. Here’s exactly when and where to watch each performance live.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Three performers will headline the 2025 NFL Thanksgiving halftime shows on November 27
- Post Malone performs at the Cowboys vs. Chiefs game at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS
- Jack White takes the Lions-Packers stage at 1 p.m. ET on FOX in Detroit
- Lil Jon performs during the Ravens vs. Bengals at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC from the Bud Light Touchdown Club
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Post Malone, the nine-time diamond-certified global superstar, will headline the Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys versus Kansas City Chiefs game. The performer was raised in Texas and expressed excitement about the opportunity.
The show marks the 29th annual Red Kettle Kickoff, which serves as the official launch of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. This iconic halftime show brings national attention to urgent community needs during the holiday season.
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The Cowboys-Chiefs game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+, NFL+, and Fubo. Fans can expect the halftime performance to run approximately 15 minutes, with Post Malone taking the stage around 5:30-6:00 p.m. ET, depending on how long the first half plays out.
Jack White Performs Detroit Lions Historic Thanksgiving Classic
Jack White, the electrifying Detroit native and former White Stripes frontman, will perform during the Detroit Lions’ 86th annual Thanksgiving Day Classic against the Green Bay Packers. This marks White’s first-ever NFL performance.
The halftime show is notably being produced by fellow Detroit native Eminem and his long-time manager Paul Rosenberg. Both are serving as executive producers of the Lions’ Thanksgiving halftime shows through 2027. Gospel musician CeCe Winans will perform the national anthem.
The Lions-Packers matchup begins at 1 p.m. ET on FOX and streams on FOX One and NFL+. The show will be production by Jesse Collins Entertainment and aims to deliver one of the day’s most anticipated performances.
| Game | Performer | Time ET | Network |
| Lions vs. Packers | Jack White | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Cowboys vs. Chiefs | Post Malone | 4:30 p.m. | CBS |
| Ravens vs. Bengals | Lil Jon | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Lil Jon Brings Energy to Ravens-Bengals Evening Matchup
Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Jon, the renowned rapper, producer, and DJ, will perform during the Baltimore Ravens versus Cincinnati Bengals game. He will perform live from the Bud Light Touchdown Club during halftime.
Lil Jon has prior NFL experience, having performed at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas in 2024, where he sang “America the Beautiful.” He also joined Beyoncé during her Christmas game halftime show later that year. Additionally, he headlined the Las Vegas Raiders’ home opener in 2025.
The Ravens-Bengals game begins at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and streams on Peacock. Tony Award-winning Hamilton singer Renée Elise Goldsberry will perform the national anthem before kickoff.
Where and How to Watch All Three Thanksgiving Halftime Shows Today
All three performances will be available through the same platforms that broadcast the games. Fans with cable access can watch on FOX, CBS, and NBC respectively. Cord-cutters can stream via Paramount+, NFL+, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and Peacock.
The Thanksgiving halftime shows command massive audiences, consistently surpassing major award shows. According to the NFL, for the third consecutive year, the organization set a Thanksgiving Day viewership record, averaging 34.2 million viewers across all three games. The total unduplicated audience reached 141 million, an all-time high.
“Halftime performances on Thanksgiving continue to captivate audiences, consistently surpassing all major award shows and other live events. Aside from the Super Bowl halftime show, no other musical performance commands a larger live U.S. audience.”
— NFL Official Statement, Thanksgiving 2025 Analysis
Why These Three Artists Matter for Thanksgiving Entertainment Today?
Post Malone brings mainstream pop-rap appeal, known for hits spanning multiple genres. Jack White delivers rock credibility from his iconic White Stripes era, appealing to diverse audiences. Lil Jon brings electrifying hip-hop energy and proven NFL experience.
The three-performer lineup represents a strategic mix of generations and musical styles. Post Malone’s performance will feature music across pop, rap, R&B, and country styles. Jack White will likely showcase raw rock energy produced under Eminem’s artistic direction. Lil Jon’s performance promises high-energy hip-hop guaranteed to energize viewers during prime evening football.
These three artists follow in the footsteps of legendary Thanksgiving halftime entertainers, continuing a tradition that dates back decades. The 2025 lineup represents one of the most diverse and star-studded casts in recent memory.
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