The U2 Thanksgiving Eve game performance is set for Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at halftime of Packers vs. Rams on Netflix. It's the first time this NFL game streams live on Netflix, and the first time Thanksgiving football starts a night early. Here's the time, how to watch, and our setlist guess.

What Time Is the U2 Thanksgiving Eve Game Performance?

Netflix hasn't given an official halftime time. Halftime usually comes 90 minutes to 2 hours after kickoff, so the 9:30-10 p.m. ET window is an estimate. It depends on how the game runs.

One outlet listed a 7 p.m. kickoff. Netflix says 8 p.m. ET, so go with that.

How to Watch U2's Halftime Show on Netflix

The game streams live on Netflix. Any active plan includes it, with no separate purchase.

Open Netflix a few minutes before 8 p.m. ET so you're not stuck on a loading screen when the game starts. If you only want U2, check back around 9:30 p.m. ET and keep an eye on the score.

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Can You Watch the Packers-Rams Game Without Netflix?

Yes, if you live near the teams. Local NBC broadcast options will also be available in the Los Angeles and Green Bay markets.

Everywhere else, Netflix is the way to watch.

Who Is Performing at the Thanksgiving Eve Game?

U2 is headlining. The band is marking its 50th anniversary, and it has 22 Grammy wins and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said: "It's going to be an unforgettable night for football fans and Netflix members worldwide."

U2 Halftime Setlist Predictions

No setlist has been released yet. These are just guesses, based on the songs Time Out says fans can expect and on U2's last halftime show.

Their 2002 Super Bowl set was only 3 songs. We'd guess a short set again, so not all five of these may make it. Nothing is confirmed.

(More: how we predicted the VMAs 2026 performers.)

What Happened at U2's Last NFL Halftime Show in 2002?

U2 last played an NFL halftime at Super Bowl XXXVI on February 3, 2002, in New Orleans. It was a 9/11 tribute. Victims' names were projected, and Bono revealed an American flag in his jacket lining.

The set was 3 songs on a heart-shaped stage. The NFL has called it the greatest Super Bowl halftime show of all time.

Which Artists Have Played Netflix's NFL Halftime Shows?

Netflix has done this twice before. Beyoncé played on Christmas 2024, and Snoop Dogg hosted his Holiday Halftime Party on Christmas 2025. U2 is the third act.

Listen to U2 on VibeSynced

U2's biggest songs are huge and built for crowds. They suit big, glowing visuals.

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Vortex

A swirling particle tunnel that matches the stadium-size lift of "Beautiful Day."

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  • GalaxyA pulsing, cinematic vortex that fits the slow build of "One."
  • WavesSoft, flowing particles for the moodier "With or Without You."

U2 Halftime Show FAQ

What time is the U2 halftime show?

Kickoff is 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, so we expect U2 around 9:30-10 p.m. ET. That's an estimate, not an official time.

Where can I watch U2 at halftime?

Stream it live on Netflix with any active plan. Local NBC options will also be available in the Los Angeles and Green Bay markets.

Who is playing in the Thanksgiving Eve game?

The Green Bay Packers face the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

What songs will U2 play at halftime?

No official setlist exists. Time Out names "With or Without You," "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," "One," "Beautiful Day," and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" as songs fans can expect.

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