NFL Confident Netflix Won’t Have Issues for Steelers-Chiefs Christmas Day Game
On Christmas Day, NFL fans will be treated to a high-stakes showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs , two playoff-bound teams with plenty on the line, and the game will be streamed live on Netflix for the first time, marking another milestone for the streaming platform as it continues to expand into the world of live sports broadcasting.
However, after Netflix’s recent struggles with its broadcast of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight in November, some fans are concerned about the technical stability of the NFL stream. During the Paul-Tyson fight, many viewers experienced buffering, delays, and other streaming issues that left a sour taste for some subscribers. The NFL, though, is confident that these issues will not resurface for Netflix during the Christmas Day game between the Steelers and Chiefs.
“I think they have done an incredible job with all their preparations, every piece of what they’re putting in place,” NFL vice president Hans Schroeder said to Pro Football Talk last week. “The core of it is how the game is going to be produced. They’re going to be produced by CBS. They’re as good as a live-sports production entity as there is in the world with a ton of history of doing the NFL and many other sports. So, unlike even the fight that people look at the fight and maybe look at streaming, there are some production areas that I think they will work through, and that certainly will be in CBS’ hands and we’re incredibly excited about. I think there were some bumps certainly with Netflix, but everything we’ve seen, we think their plan and the work we’re doing alongside them, we’re incredibly confident in and we feel incredibly well prepared for a great day on Christmas Day for our fans, and fans not only here but around the world, so we’re really excited about that.”
The Steelers and Chiefs have already clinched their spots in the 2025 NFL Playoffs, but that doesn’t mean the stakes are low. Both teams are still jockeying for position in the standings, and a victory here could have significant implications for playoff seeding. The Steelers, led by head coach Mike Tomlin, will look to make a statement in front of their home crowd, while Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will aim to continue their dominant regular-season form as they chase the top spot in the AFC.
Fans tuning in on Netflix can expect a high-quality broadcast featuring an impressive lineup of analysts. CBS Sports play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle will call the action, with ex-NFL stars Nate Burleson and J.J. Watt providing color commentary. On the sidelines, CBS Sports reporter Melanie Collins and NFL Network senior reporter Stacey Dales will offer up-to-the-minute updates from the field.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. in Pittsburgh, and Steelers fans from coast to coast will be able to watch the action live on Netflix. As the NFL continues to explore new ways to bring the game to fans, this Christmas Day broadcast represents another step in the evolution of sports streaming.
For Steelers and Chiefs fans alike, all eyes will be on Netflix come December 25th, with hopes that the streaming platform delivers a flawless broadcast for what promises to be an unforgettable game.
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