The NFL is promising plenty of gifts this Christmas.
Not only has the league scheduled two games to be broadcast on Netflix on December 25, but platinum-selling recording artist Beyonce has been tabbed to perform at halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - 12.25.24 pic.twitter.com/8LHN2uvwma
— BEYONCÉ (@Beyonce) November 18, 2024
Beyonce's no stranger to performing on the NFL stage, having headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013 and appeared at the 2016 show with Coldplay and Bruno Mars.
Netflix has revealed the Christmas show will feature the first live performance of songs from Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album. And as a result, sportsbooks are now offering odds on what song she'll lead the show with, whether there will be any guest performers, and what the color of her first outfit will be.
Here are the odds and our best bets on the Beyonce NFL Christmas Day halftime show.
First song of Beyonce's NFL Christmas halftime show set
| Song | Odds |
|---|---|
| Texas Hold 'Em | -200 |
| Ameriican Requiem | +400 |
| Crazy in Love | +600 |
| Ya Ya | +700 |
| 16 Carriages | +900 |
| Halo | +1,000 |
| Irreplaceable | +1,000 |
| Jolene | +1,500 |
| Santa Claus is Coming to Town | +2,000 |
| Single Ladies | +2,000 |
| Ring of Fire | +5,000 |
Much like with Super Bowl halftime show odds, there's plenty of value to be found in the NFL Christmas halftime show odds.
"Texas Hold 'Em," the lead single from the album, which debuted during Super Bowl LVIII, is unsurprisingly the favorite to be the first song to kick off the halftime performance. It's a virtual guarantee that it will be performed during the set; the question is when.
And while -200 may be palatable, there are some other options worth a look for the first song.
"Ameriican Requiem" serves as the opening track on the album, proving its status as a strong opener. It's also the song featured in the social media tease and trailer for the halftime show. At +400, it's worth a flyer as the next-best option on the oddsboard.
Finally, for a long shot, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" would be a fitting opener at +2,000 odds.
This market will settle as the first song or part of a song performed, as confirmed by Today.com.
Who will perform with Beyonce on NFL Christmas halftime show set?
| Artist | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brittney Spencer | -250 |
| Reyna Roberts | -250 |
| Tanner Adell | -250 |
| Tiera Kennedy | -250 |
| Shaboozey | -200 |
| Miley Cyrus | -140 |
| Post Malone | -125 |
| Linda Martell | -110 |
| Dolly Parton | +110 |
| Willie Nelson | +125 |
| Pharrell Williams | +150 |
| Jay Z | +500 |
| Kelly Rowland | +1,000 |
| Taylor Swift | +1,500 |
| Chris Stapleton | +2,000 |
| Emmylou Harris | +2,000 |
| Shania Twain | +2,000 |
"Cowboy Carter" is nominated for 11 Grammy awards and features almost as many guest artists.
While Beyonce can command a stage all on her own, Netflix has stated the halftime show is expected to feature guest artists who appear on the album.
Linda Martell is featured on two songs (including one titled "The Linda Martell Show") and is listed at even odds. Shaboozey is performing at halftime of the NFL's Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit and therefore is probably not opposed to making an appearance with Beyonce on Christmas.
At plus-money odds, the venerable Dolly Parton (who is also featured on two tracks and has one named after her) carries value considering her history with the NFL and halftime shows. The 78-year-old led her own halftime show last Thanksgiving in Dallas.
Dolly Parton performs during the halftime show of the Commanders-Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas pic.twitter.com/HFkyBBNFby
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) November 23, 2023
Kelly Rowland is also an eye-opening option at +1,000 odds. A bandmate on Destiny's Child, Rowland appeared with Beyonce at a campaign event for Kamala Harris in Houston on Oct. 25.
Just keep in mind the guest must perform a song or at least part of a song on stage with Beyonce for any wager in this market to be graded a winner.
Color of Beyonce's first outfit during NFL Christmas halftime show performance
| Color | Odds |
|---|---|
| Red | +125 |
| Gold | +450 |
| Black | +650 |
| Silver/Gray | +650 |
| Pink/Purple | +700 |
| White/Cream | +700 |
| Blue | +1,000 |
| Brown | +1,500 |
| Green | +1,500 |
| Orange | +2,500 |
| Yellow | +2,500 |
Red is the obvious favorite for the color of Beyonce's first outfit for a Christmas Day performance. Getting the color most commonly connected to Christmas at plus-money odds is a pleasant surprise.
However, this is Cowboy Carter we're talking about. Bettors should be considering the country-themed attire Queen Bee is most likely to be adorned in.
An American flag-inspired outfit is featured on the "Cowboy Carter" album cover, but she's also often spotted in a white cowboy hat and a top to match.
Bey could opt for a White Christmas look and cash this prop at +700 odds.
The winning color will be the predominant outer color of the first outfit she wears for the holiday performance.
