Wu-Tang Clan to Play Lions’ Thanksgiving Halftime — SkimNews
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- Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in the 87th annual Thanksgiving Day Classic on Thursday, Nov. 26, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
- CBS will broadcast the game and halftime show, while Paramount+ will stream both.
- Wu-Tang Clan will perform at halftime of the Lions’ Thanksgiving Day game against Chicago.
- Eminem and Paul Rosenberg selected Wu-Tang Clan and will executive-produce the show, marking the second year the pair has selected the performer.
- Wu-Tang Clan is part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class and is currently touring the farewell run Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber.
- Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game dating back to 1934, except during the 1939–44 seasons.
Why it matters: The Nov. 26 broadcast and stream will combine the Lions’ 87th Thanksgiving Classic with a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class, giving CBS and Paramount+ a holiday sports-and-music package. For Detroit, Eminem and Paul Rosenberg’s second consecutive year of involvement adds continuity to a presentation rooted in the franchise’s 1934 tradition.
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