It’s time for a tried-and-true holiday tradition: the NBA’s Christmas Day slate.
A rematch of the 2024 Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Mavericks headlines the early portion of Wednesday’s schedule. Elsewhere, Stephen Curry and the Warriors will take on LeBron James’ Lakers in a primetime battle.
The Spurs and Knicks will kick off the festivities on Wednesday afternoon. In addition to the main telecast, ESPN will also air “Dunk the Halls,” the first real-time, animated NBA game.
Here is everything that you need to know about watching NBA action on Christmas Day, including TV and streaming options for each game.
NBA games on TV today: Full schedule for Christmas basketball games
Wednesday, Dec. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Spurs vs. Knicks | Noon | ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 (alternate telecast), Sling |
| Timberwolves vs. Mavericks | 2:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Sling |
| 76ers vs. Celtics | 5 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Sling |
| Lakers vs. Warriors | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Sling |
| Nuggets vs. Suns | 10:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Sling |
NBA games on Christmas: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: ABC | ESPN | ESPN2 (“Dunk the Halls” broadcast)
- Live stream: Sling
You can watch every Christmas Day NBA game on the ESPN family of networks. The main telecast of each game will air on ABC, with a second broadcast airing simultaneously on ESPN. The “Dunk the Halls” telecast for Spurs vs. Knicks will be available on ESPN2. Cord-cutters can stream games on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
NBA games on Christmas: Radio stations
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 80, 86
You can listen to Christmas Day NBA games live with SiriusXM.
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| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
|---|---|---|
| Spurs vs. Knicks | Noon | 80, 86 |
| Timberwolves vs. Mavericks | 2:30 p.m. | 80, 86 |
| 76ers vs. Celtics | 5 p.m. | 86 |
| Lakers vs. Warriors | 8 p.m. | 86 |
| Nuggets vs. Suns | 10:30 p.m. | 86 |
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