Snoop Dogg x Andrea Bocelli for Super Bowl? Unusual halftime demand after Lions vs Vikings Christmas game show

Snoop Dogg, joined by and Andrea and Mateo Bocelli and others wowed fans with a Christmas halftime show, sparking calls to replace Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX.

Updated on: Dec 26, 2025, 05:23:58 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Ahead of Bad Bunny's performance in the Super Bowl 60 half-time show in February 2026, fans were treated to a Christmas half-time performance by Snoop Dogg at the Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions Game on TNF.

Snoop Dogg in the Olympics 2024. (REUTERS)

Snoop Dogg was joined by HUNTR/X, Lainey Wilson and Andrea and Mateo Bocelli. The performance was impressive, and many fans thought that they should replace Bad Bunny in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

“This should have been the halftime show for the Super Bowl! Snoop Dogg just had the best line-up for a halftime show! Excellent job by Netflix!” one user wrote.

“Snoop Dogg, Andrea & Matteo Bocelli, Lainey Wilson & EJAE. Excellent halftime show on @netflix ! Whoever produced today’s show should take over for the Super Bowl. The last few have been awful. This was really good,” wrote one.

“Just saying, this half time show was wayyyy better than many half shows on the Super Bowl!!! So much talent! Snoop Dogg, amazing performance!” wrote one.

“Snoop Dogg’s halftime show during the Vikings-Lions game was better than most of the Super Bowl shows over the last 20 years. The NFL could do so much better with the SB shows,” said one.

“Calling it now, the Snoop Dogg Christmas Halftime Show will have more views than the Super Bowl Halftime show. Bookmark it,” added another.

Also read: Watch Snoop Dogg's full halftime performance at Vikings vs Lions Christmas game

How Much Were The Artists Paid For The Christmas NFL Halftime Show?

Under the NFL's streaming agreements and direct contracts with artists, production expenses are fully covered by the league and broadcaster, while artists are paid only the SAG-AFTRA minimum scale. Super Bowl halftime performers receive no additional performance fee beyond this.

Like past NFL holiday halftime shows, Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson, HUNTR/X vocalists and Clinton appeared largely for visibility rather than pay. The true financial benefit comes later, as huge audiences typically drive spikes in streaming numbers, music sales and tour demand.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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