Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Christmas Day Sports: Premier Matchups
On Christmas Day, there are lots of exciting sports games happening.
There are five NBA games and three NFL games spread out over more than 12 hours.
Some of the big matchups include the Spurs playing the Thunder, the Rockets facing the Lakers, and the Lions taking on the Vikings.
The games start early in the day and go late into the night, so there's something for everyone to watch.
Whether you're a fan of basketball or football, there's plenty of action to keep you entertained while you enjoy the holiday.
Five NBA games and three NFL games are scheduled for Christmas Day.
The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, face the Thunder, who have the league's best record.
The Rockets and Lakers will feature a matchup between Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
The Lions and Vikings have a crucial NFL game with playoff implications.
The Cowboys and Commanders game has low stakes as both teams are eliminated from the playoffs.
- Who
- NBA and NFL teams
- What
- Christmas Day sports games
- When
- December 25, 2023
- Where
- Various locations in the U.S.
- Why
- To provide entertainment for fans during the holiday
NBA
NFL
Game Timings
NBA
The NBA games are scheduled at 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. ET.
NFL
The NFL games are scheduled at 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. ET.
- NBA Games
- 5
- NFL Games
- 3
- Spurs vs. Thunder
- 2:30 p.m., ESPN/ABC
- Rockets vs. Lakers
- 8 p.m., ESPN/ABC
- Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
- 10:30 p.m., ESPN/ABC
- Lions vs. Vikings
- 4:30 p.m., Netflix
- Cavaliers vs. Knicks
- 12 p.m., ESPN/ABC
- Broncos vs. Chiefs
- 8:15 p.m., Prime Video
- Mavericks vs. Warriors
- 5 p.m., ESPN/ABC
- Cowboys vs. Commanders
- 1 p.m., Netflix
