See the NBA Christmas Day 2025 Game Schedule for ABC & ESPN
Wondering where to watch NBA basketball during the 2025-2026 season? On Christmas Day, ABC & ESPN will team up to nationally televise all five NBA games on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 – a slate that spans about 13 consecutive hours of marquee live event coverage. The NBA's biggest superstars will be on display as ESPN platforms exclusively broadcast all five NBA Christmas games. All ABC games will also be available to watch on ESPN. The rich tradition of athletic competition established by ABC Sports continues with the best games each and every week during the NBA season right through the NBA Finals. Catch NBA basketball at its best on ABC and ESPN as the top teams in the nation battle it out every week during what's sure to be an epic season filled with classic rivalries and top-notch action. Check out the Christmas Day 2025 schedule below!
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks 12 p.m. ET/9 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 p.m. ET/2 pm. PT (ESPN, ABC)
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (ESPN, ABC)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT (ESPN, ABC)