Beyoncé’s electrifying 13-minute halftime performance during the NFL Christmas Day game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens is now available for streaming on Netflix as a standalone special titled “Beyoncé Bowl.” The performance, which originally aired on December 25th, marked Netflix’s first foray into live NFL broadcasting.
Netflix announced the release on December 27th via Instagram, generating significant buzz among fans who missed the live show. The streaming giant accompanied the announcement with a striking image of Beyoncé posing on a rose-adorned car, wearing a sash emblazoned with “Cowboy Carter,” a nod to the performance’s unique theme.
The halftime show, held at NRG Stadium in Beyoncé’s hometown of Houston, featured a captivating blend of music, theatrics, and visual spectacle. The performance opened with Beyoncé riding a horse while wearing a white feathered gown and western hat, launching into her song “16 Carriages.”
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Transitioning through the stadium, she donned a red, white, and blue “Cowboy Carter” sash for a rendition of “Blackbird.” The show continued with a dynamic performance of “Ya Ya,” featuring Beyoncé in a bedazzled bodysuit and chaps. The energy remained high with a “Riverdance” segment, accompanied by stadium lights spelling out “My House.”
Collaborations with other artists further elevated the performance. Beyoncé shared the stage with Shaboozey, featured on her song “Sweet Honey Buckiin,” amidst a marching band formation. A high-energy team-up with Post Malone for their track “Levii’s Jeans” followed. Beyoncé then performed “Jolene” from the back of a vintage truck.
The grand finale featured a heartfelt rendition of “Texas Hold ‘Em,” joined by her 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Beyoncé subtly altered the lyrics to include a reference to her daughter, singing, “Then spin me in the middle, Blue, I can’t read your mind.” The performance culminated with a mother-daughter line dance and Beyoncé ascending on a platform that released a banner proclaiming “BANG.”
Following the halftime show, Beyoncé ignited social media with a cryptic 15-second teaser hinting at an upcoming event on January 14th. The clip depicts Beyoncé waving an American flag on horseback, followed by a black screen displaying the date in bold red letters. Quoting her 2024 song “Sweet Honey Buckiin’,” she captioned the post, “Look at that horse,” leaving fans speculating about the nature of the forthcoming announcement. The “Beyoncé Bowl” special on Netflix offers fans an opportunity to relive the spectacular performance and further fuels anticipation for what’s next from the music icon.
