Washington – Andrea Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli, alongside American rap legend Snoop Dogg, made a surprise appearance on December 26 at the Netflix NFL Christmas Game Day, the world’s most-watched holiday sports and entertainment event, drawing over 70 million viewers globally.

The Italian artists closed the holiday Halftime Show with a moving rendition of White Christmas, bringing Italy to the heart of American culture like never before. For the second consecutive year, following Beyoncé’s record-breaking performance last year, Netflix transformed American football into an international spectacle blending sports, music, and pop culture. Two high-profile NFL matches - Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings - were streamed, complemented by a star-studded Holiday Halftime Party led by Snoop Dogg.

Performances featured global icons such as Martha Stewart, country superstar Lainey Wilson, and HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) from the Netflix K-Pop sensation Demon Hunters. In this international spotlight dominated by American entertainment, the entrance of Maestro Andrea Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli marked the most emotional and solemn moment of the show, placing the two Italian luminaries center stage in front of millions worldwide.