Christmas Day Sports Schedule Packed With NFL and NBA Classics
NEW YORK — This Christmas Day is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory for U.S. sports fans, with a full slate of NFL and NBA games scheduled across the holiday. From football rivalries to marquee basketball matchups, families and sports viewers nationwide will be able to tune in for more than 12 hours of live action on Thursday, Dec. 25.
The NFL’s holiday lineup includes three regular-season games, a growing tradition that has increasingly placed football in the spotlight even on one of the year’s most celebrated holidays. Meanwhile, the NBA continues its long-standing Christmas Day tradition, featuring five blockbuster basketball games broadcast nationally on ABC, ESPN and streaming platforms.
Among the top NBA contests are Cavaliers vs. Knicks in the early afternoon, followed by standout Western Conference clashes later in the evening. Fans can also expect high-stakes battles including the Mavericks vs. Warriors and Rockets vs. Lakers, making this one of the most star-studded holiday hoops schedules in years.
On the football side, rivalry games — including the Dallas Cowboys taking on division foes — offer a blend of tactical gridiron play and holiday drama for NFL fans who traditionally congregate around their TV screens on Christmas.
Across social media and fan zones, anticipation for this day’s action has soared, with predictions, player storylines and fantasy sports buzz driving engagement. Whether it’s hardcore fans or casual viewers enjoying family gatherings, this year’s Christmas Day sports itinerary is expected to dominate national conversation and ratings.
