The streaming giant is moving deeper into live programming but faces questions about its ability to host real-time events without a hitch.

If you believe in omens, Netflix appeared to be in for a very long day on Wednesday. As the streaming giant began its NFL pregame show prior to airing the Kansas City Chiefs’ 29-10 blowout over the Pittsburgh Steelers, viewers were welcomed to the broadcast … with immediate audio issues.

Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day. Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd with a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday.

The Queen of Christmas brought the holiday spirit to Netflix's NFL doubleheader Wednesday. Mariah Carey opened the streaming giant's Christmas game day broadcasts with a recorded performance of "All I Want for Christmas Is You.

The show, which came midway through the Baltimore Ravens’ rout of the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, was designed to entice viewers to Netflix as the streaming goliath inaugurated a new pact with America’s most popular professional sports league.

Netflix hooked viewers with the mystery of "Fool Me Once," and stoked controversy with "Baby Reindeer."

Performing cuts from her smash “Cowboy Carter” album, Beyoncé doubled down on her country aesthetic, joined by Post Malone, daughter Blue Ivy and others.

The set included “16 Carriages” and “Blackbiird” and featured Shaboozey and Post Malone

The star performed songs from her country-and-more album for the first time during an N.F.L. game, spotlighting her onstage prowess and the contributions of her collaborators.

She’s defrosted and ready to take the field. This year marked the inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday live on Netflix, and Mariah Carey was there to kick off the games with a prerecorded performance of “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Watch her performance here.

Netflix's rookie start as an NFL media partner didn't draw any flags, with no major reported technical issues for the Christmas Day games.