Mariah Carey’s appearance on the NFL’s first Christmas Game Day broadcast has sparked mixed reactions on social media.
The 55-year-old, is known for his holiday classics. All I want for Christmas is you.As part of the NFL’s special Christmas programming, the Pittsburgh Steelers performed a shortened version of the song before the Kansas City Chiefs game.
Carrie appeared on set in a winter wonderland backdrop in a festive red one-piece with gold tassels.
The performance, which included footage of NFL game highlights and was staged to fans watching at home and in bars, was intended to add holiday flair to football broadcasts.
While some fans embraced the performance with one writing, “So cute and festive! @NFL @MariahCarey we need a Super Bowl halftime show moment in 2026.”
Several viewers took to social media, with one commenting, “This Mariah Carey performance feels like a Netflix commercial,” criticizing the commercial feel of the segment.
The performance comes during a milestone year for Mariah Carey, marking the 30th anniversary of her holiday album Merry Christmas, which included the record-breaking hit. All I want for Christmas is you..
The album’s success helped cement Carey’s status as the “Queen of Christmas”, a title she has continued to embrace.