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This Christmas, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey have one thing in common.

The NFL Christmas Gameday is one of the biggest sporting events in America. And this year we Aussies are getting in on the action! While the holiday festivities are in full swing over in the States, we get the best part — gameday — right here on Boxing Day.

What could be better than kicking back with some epic NFL action and superstar performances while you're sitting on the couch, relaxing after your Christmas celebrations? It's the perfect way to keep the holiday vibes rolling with a massive day of sports, celebrity appearances, and all the excitement. Let's get ready for some touchdown-packed entertainment, Aussie style. 

Watch the teaser for the Netflix NFL Christmas Gameday. Article continues after video. 


Video via YouTube/Netflix.

Where to watch the NFL Christmas Gameday in Australia?

If you're in Australia and want to catch the NFL Christmas Gameday, you're in luck! The games take place on December 26 (Boxing Day) in Australia, and Netflix will exclusively air the two big Christmas Day match-ups.

The first game is between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers. There is so much buzz surrounding this game, particularly given Taylor Swift is expected to attend in support of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The second will see the Baltimore Ravens up against the Houston Texans, and this game boasts some serious star power as well, with a very special half-time performance by a particular Texan diva. Read on to find out who you can expect to be performing.

What time is the NFL Christmas Gameday in Australia?

There will be two games airing on Netflix on Boxing Day. The first, at 5am AEDT, will see the current Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, battle it out against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Then, at 8:30am AEDT, the Baltimore Ravens will face off with the Houston Texans. And that's where things get flashy as Beyonce and Mariah Carey step on the scene.

Who is performing at the NFL Christmas Gameday half-time shows?

There is something so exhilarating about sporting half-time shows. And this year's NFL Christmas Gameday has secured some bangers.

None other than the queen herself, Beyoncé, will be performing during the NFL Christmas Gameday half-time show. If you're keen to tune in for her performance, it will be airing during the second of the Netflix games: the Baltimore Ravens versus the Houston Texans.

The performance will take place in her hometown of Houston, Texas, and will be the first live performance of Beyoncé's songs from her COWBOY CARTER album. Get excited.

Beyoncé accepts Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for “Renaissance” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards Beyonce will be performing at the NFL Christmas Game Day half-time. Image: Getty. 

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Joining Beyoncé (not literally, they will not be performing together sadly) is the queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey.

Carey, while not performing during half-time, but will instead be kicking off the celebrations with a pre-taped performance.

She'll sing her 16-time platinum single, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' along with singing the national anthem before the game begins. This means her performance will air around 5am. So… you might want to watch it later if you're not a really, really big MC fan.

Still looking for something to watch on Boxing Day? Here are all the new releases coming out on December 26.

Feature image: Getty. 

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