Mariah Carey Opens NFL Christmas Gameday With Festive Performance

The Queen of Christmas delivered a pre-recorded rendition of her iconic hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' to kick off Netflix's inaugural NFL holiday broadcast.

Mariah Carey performed a pre-recorded version of her holiday classic 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' to open the NFL's first-ever Christmas Gameday, streamed on Netflix.
The performance featured Carey in a red sequined outfit atop a festive rooftop set, interspersed with NFL game footage and a cameo from Kevin Hart.
Carey's appearance preceded Beyoncé's halftime show during the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game, where Beyoncé debuted songs from her latest album, 'Cowboy Carter.'
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 in the first game, securing the AFC's No. 1 seed and a playoff bye week.
Carey's hit song, celebrating its 30th anniversary, remains a seasonal staple, recently achieving a record 17 cumulative weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.