The NFL will embark on a new Christmas Day tradition starting this year. Christmas Day games have been played in the past throughout the NFL, but only on special occasions. That w

A pair of Christmas Day games on Netflix will help the NFL build on its international footprint, league officials say, as the most popular professional league in the United States hopes to harness the streaming platform's global appeal.

The broadcasts, which include a Beyoncé performance, follow problems with a heavily watched boxing showcase and represent a major live-event test for the streaming giant.