Bold truth: Christmas Day 2025 will showcase five marquee NBA games, all televised nationally across ABC and ESPN, making it the ultimate holiday showcase fans won’t want to miss. If you’re wondering how to watch the NBA during the 2025-2026 season, this Christmas slate delivers nonstop action from midday to late night, featuring the league’s biggest stars and top teams. ESPN will carry the five Christmas games across its platforms, with ABC also simulcasting each game on ESPN. This continues the longstanding tradition of ABC Sports delivering premier basketball weeks after weeks, culminating in an exciting NBA Finals run. For fans, it’s a golden opportunity to see elite competition and storied rivalries live on one of the year’s most anticipated sports days.
Below is the Christmas Day 2025 schedule:
Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks — 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT (ESPN, ABC)
San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder — 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT (ESPN, ABC)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors — 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT (ESPN, ABC)
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers — 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT (ESPN, ABC)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets — 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT (ESPN, ABC)
Watch the live stream here: https://abc.com/watch-live/abc?cid=blognflfootballschedule2023
If you’d like a quick recap or more context about this year’s matchups, feel free to ask. Which game are you most excited to watch, and why? And do you think the Christmas lineup consistently delivers the best possible entertainment, or would you prefer different marquee pairings on holiday? Invite your thoughts in the comments.
