If you’re searching for how to watch NBA and NFL games today, Christmas Day delivers one of the biggest sports slates of the year. Fans get five NBA games across ESPN and ABC, plus an NFL Christmas tripleheader split between Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Below is a complete viewing guide with start times, channels, streaming options, and announcer crews so you don’t miss a moment.
Where to Watch NBA & NFL Games Today
- NBA Christmas Day: ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited
- NFL Christmas Day: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, plus local TV coverage in select markets
NBA Christmas Day Games (Live on ESPN & ABC)
NBA Tip-Off & Studio Shows
- NBA Tip-Off — ESPN / ESPN Unlimited / Disney+, 11:00 a.m.
- Inside the NBA — ESPN / ABC / ESPN Unlimited, 7:30 p.m.
- The Association Preview: Christmas Preview — NBA TV, 10:00 a.m.
- The Association: Post-Up — NBA TV, 1:30 a.m. (Friday)
Full NBA Game Schedule
Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks
- Time: 12:00 p.m.
- Watch: ESPN / ABC / Disney+
- Announcers: Mark Jones, Jay Bilas, Katie George
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder
- Time: 2:30 p.m.
- Watch: ESPN / ABC
- Announcers: Dave Pasch, P.J. Carlesimo, Malika Andrews
Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Watch: ESPN / ABC
- Announcers: Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson, Tim Legler, Lisa Salters
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Watch: ESPN / ABC
- Announcers: Marc Kestecher, Stephanie White, Alyssa Lang
Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets
- Time: 10:30 p.m.
- Watch: ESPN / ABC
- Studio: Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith
NFL Christmas Day Games & Thursday Night Football
NFL Christmas Gameday (Netflix)
NFL Christmas Gameday Pregame
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Watch: Netflix
- Hosts: Kay Adams, Austin Ekeler, Michael Irvin, Devin McCourty
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Watch: Netflix / KTVT (Dallas-Fort Worth) / WUSA (Washington, D.C.)
- Announcers: Ian Eagle, Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan
- Sideline: Melanie Collins, Sara Walsh
NFL Christmas Gameday Bridge Show
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
- Watch: Netflix
- Hosts: Jamie Erdahl, Brandon Marshall, Manti Te’o
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
- Time: 4:30 p.m.
- Watch: Netflix / WWJ (Detroit) / WCCO (Minneapolis-St. Paul)
- Announcers: Noah Eagle, Drew Brees
- Special Guest: Seth “Freakin” Rollins
Thursday Night Football (Amazon Prime Video)
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs
- Time: 8:15 p.m.
- Watch: Amazon Prime Video / KMGH (Denver) / KSHB (Kansas City)
- Announcers (English): Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit
- Sideline: Kaylee Hartung
- Announcers (Spanish): Miguel Gurwitz, Rolando Cantú, Mayra Gomez
TNF Shows (Amazon Prime Video)
- TNF Tonight — 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday Night Kickoff — 8:00 p.m. (also on KMGH/KSHB)
- TNF Post Game Show — 11:15 p.m.
- TNF Nightcap — 11:30 p.m.
How to Stream NBA and NFL Games Without Cable
- NBA (ESPN/ABC): Watch live via the ESPN app, ESPN Unlimited, Disney+, or a live-TV streaming service that carries ESPN/ABC.
- NFL on Netflix: Netflix subscription required (local TV simulcasts available in select markets).
- Thursday Night Football: Streams nationwide on Amazon Prime Video.
Final Thoughts
If you’re wondering how to watch NBA and NFL games today, Christmas Day offers nonstop action from noon through late night. With the NBA on ESPN and ABC and the NFL split between Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, fans can enjoy wall-to-wall basketball and football with minimal channel hopping.