By all accounts, Netflix delivered its NFL debut on Christmas Day without any major glitches, although Beyoncé’s performance in Houston proved more exciting than either game.

After thousands of viewers complained about outages during the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight last month, there were concerns about whether the streaming giant would be able to pull off NFL games featuring four of the AFC’s top five teams. Although the show began with about 10 seconds of silence before the game because studio host Kay Adams’ microphone was apparently not turned on, there were no signs of major streaming issues, according to ABC News.

The broadcast itself went well and quickly became the second most popular live title on Netflix to date, according to NFL Media. The company also reported that viewers in all 50 states tuned in within minutes of the pregame show going live.

In the football doubleheader, the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs met the Pittsburgh Steelers, followed by the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans. None of the games were close, with the Chiefs and Ravens winning easily.

Beyoncé’s live Super Bowl-style halftime show at NRG Stadium in Houston was supposed to be Netflix’s biggest test and appeared to go off without a hitch, according to ABC News. Their performance, which included guest appearances from Post Malone and Shaboozey, overshadowed both games.

Will there be more NFL games on Netflix?

Netflix and the NFL have had a relationship for several years, starting in 2023 with the documentary “Quarterback,” which follows Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins ​​and Marcus Mariota during the 2022-23 NFL season. In July, Netflix released “Receiver,” which follows five of the NFL’s best pass catchers through the 2023 season.

“Last year, we decided to make a big bet on Live and appeal to a large fan base across comedy, reality TV, sports and more,” said Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer. “There are no annual live events, in sports or otherwise, that compare to the audience that NFL football attracts.”

Netflix signed a three-year deal with the NFL in May to broadcast games on Christmas Day.

The streaming service has 282.3 million subscribers in more than 190 countries. According to ABC News, the Christmas Day games will mark the first time an outlet will distribute an NFL game worldwide. The games were available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German.

What other sports does Netflix stream?

The NFL is not the only sports league that finds its way into the home via Netflix. Professional and college football will have a new presence on the platform.

WWE Raw is coming to the streaming service on January 6th. But Netflix has quietly announced five more professional wrestling shows that will debut on New Year’s Day. This is how they are described on PWInsider.com:

• “WWE Top 10” – Relive the biggest and best matches in WWE history with appearances from superstars like John Cena, Triple H and Becky Lynch.

• “WWE Raw Classics” – Hosted by Big E, this collection takes fans through must-see matches and moments with WWE superstars and legends, including CM Punk and Becky Lynch.

• “WWE Road to WrestleMania” – Follow the action-packed road to WrestleMania, where top Superstars raise the stakes with thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.

• “WWE Superstar Profiles” – Get up close and personal with WWE’s brightest stars as they chase championships and glory in front of the WWE Universe.

• WWE Legends Profiles – Celebrate the legends who made history in the ring with unforgettable matches and breathtaking moments.

According to Yahoo Sports, Netflix will launch an eight-part college football series in 2025 featuring 10 SEC teams – Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt.

Notably, the conference’s biggest brands – Alabama, Georgia and Texas – are not participating. Missouri, Mississippi and Oklahoma have also opted out.

The series follows players and coaches from the participating schools on and off the field. The series is in production and will be released next summer.