Your Holiday Sports Lineup: Can't-Miss Games on Christmas Eve & Day

Holiday Sports Spectacle: What to Watch

As Christmas approaches, sports fans find themselves in a festive frenzy, eagerly anticipating a full slate of thrilling games spread across multiple networks. This year, as we gather with family and friends, let's celebrate the sports that bring us together. Here's what to expect on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve Thrills: The Hawaii Bowl

On Christmas Eve, the spotlight will shine on Honolulu for this year's edition of the Hawaii Bowl. With California squaring off against Hawaii, football fans can expect an exciting showdown. The game promises not just athletic prowess but also a distinctive island flair that the Hawaii Bowl is renowned for!

The Big Day: NFL and NBA Action

Come Christmas Day, the NFL will feature an electrifying triple-header of divisional matchups that could impact playoff standings:

• Cowboys vs. Commanders at 1 p.m. ET
• Lions vs. Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET
• Broncos vs. Chiefs at 8:15 p.m. ET

These games are sure to be a treat for fans, filled with drama and competitive spirit! But let's not forget about basketball. The NBA schedule on Christmas Day is nothing short of spectacular:

• Starts with Cavaliers vs. Knicks at noon ET
• Followed by Spurs vs. Thunder at 2:30 p.m. ET
• Mavericks vs. Warriors at 5 p.m. ET
• Rockets vs. Lakers at 8 p.m. ET
• Concluding with Timberwolves vs. Nuggets at 10:30 p.m. ET

How to Watch

Sports action on both days will be available across major networks:

• TV Channels: ABC, ESPN, FS1, FS2
• Live Streaming Options:
  • ESPN app
  • Fubo (Free trial available)
  • Netflix
  • Prime Video

Be sure to have your snack game ready because these matches are going to be a rollercoaster of emotions!

Full Schedule of Events

Friday, December 24: Hawaii Bowl

ESPN Schedule

Time (ET)	Event	Matchup
8:00 p.m.	Hawaii Bowl	California vs. Hawaii

Saturday, December 25: Christmas Day

ABC Schedule

Time (ET)	Event	Matchup
Noon	NBA	Cavaliers vs. Knicks
2:30 p.m.	NBA	Spurs vs. Thunder
5:00 p.m.	NBA	Mavericks vs. Warriors
8:00 p.m.	NBA	Rockets vs. Lakers
10:30 p.m.	NBA	Timberwolves vs. Nuggets

ESPN Schedule

Time (ET)	Event	Matchup
1:00 p.m.	NFL	Cowboys vs. Commanders
4:30 p.m.	NFL	Lions vs. Vikings
8:15 p.m.	NFL	Broncos vs. Chiefs

Get Ready!

Mark your calendars and prepare for an incredible couple of days filled with unforgettable sports moments. Let's embrace the gifts of sports during this joyous season!