Beyoncé‘s upcoming Christmas Day halftime performance may just break the internet—and this time, it won’t be because of a technical glitch! In a playful teaser for her performance during the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game, the 32-time Grammy Award winner slyly references Netflix’s past livestream woes. The cheeky promo features Beyoncé strumming a banjo and plucking the opening notes of “Texas Hold ‘Em” as a football rolls her way.
However, just before she belts out the opening lyrics, an unexpected red buffering circle appears on screen, leaving fans wondering whether the glitch is real. With impeccable comedic timing, Beyoncé takes it all in stride—removes her sunglasses, winks at the camera, and continues the clip with a confident smile. As always, she’s got her fans in stitches.
In her Instagram caption, Beyoncé adds a personal touch: “I’m sending you big joy and love on this Cowboy Christmas Eve I’ll see y’all tomorrow, in my city HTX .” Fans of the superstar are already raving about her playful take on the infamous Netflix buffering symbol. One fan writes, “The buffering is diabolical!” while another adds, “I thought my phone was loading and not that she did it.” And of course, Beyoncé stans couldn’t resist: “Not her breaking Netflix in the ad.. I stan .”
The timing couldn’t be more fitting. Netflix is hosting its first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday on Dec. 25, and the streaming giant was quick to respond with a playful nod of its own. The streamer tweeted, “now hold on…” followed by a bio update on X (formerly Twitter) that humorously reads: “roasted by Beyoncé 12.24.25.” It’s safe to say that Netflix took the roast in good humor, all while gearing up for the big event.
This isn’t the first time Netflix has experienced issues during a live event. In fact, fans may recall some major technical difficulties, including the Nov. 15 fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which experienced significant connection issues. There was also the infamous delay during the Love Is Blind Season 4 reunion in April 2023, when the live stream was delayed by 45 minutes due to a “surge of 6.5 million viewers.” It seems Beyoncé isn’t the only one who’s had enough of Netflix’s glitches!
With her record-breaking career and impeccable sense of humor, Queen Bey continues to show why she’s a cultural force. Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, humorously promised fans that her daughter’s Christmas performance would be glitch-free, adding that “God is going to be there” to ensure everything runs smoothly. Of course, knowing Beyoncé’s impeccable track record, fans are eager to see if she can deliver another flawless performance.
The Christmas Day halftime show, which will be streamed at 1 p.m. ET, is expected to be a major event. Set to take place at NRG Stadium in Beyoncé’s hometown of Houston, the performance is expected to showcase her latest tracks from Cowboy Carter—likely her first live performance of these songs. Fans will also have the opportunity to rewatch the show for three hours following the game.
Following the Ravens-Texans matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs will go head-to-head with the Pittsburgh Steelers in another exciting NFL showdown. But let’s be honest—many fans are already setting their alarms for Beyoncé’s performance!
In an extra twist of excitement, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has publicly stated that he plans to watch Beyoncé’s halftime show during the Christmas game, humorously saying, “Sorry, Harbaugh,” in a playful jab at his coach. Looks like football fans aren’t the only ones who can’t wait for Bey to take the stage!
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