Christmas · Friday, Dec 25

What channel are the NBA Christmas games on?

NBA Christmas Day games on Friday, December 25, 2026: San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks at 12:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN, Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics at 2:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers at 5:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at 8:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN and Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors at 10:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN.

Friday, Dec 25

Friday, December 25, 2026 · 5 games
12:00 PM ETSan Antonio Spurs4-2New York Knicks2-4ABCESPN2:30 PM ETMiami Heat2-4Boston Celtics5-1ABCESPN5:00 PM ETPhiladelphia 76ers6-1Los Angeles Lakers5-2ABCESPN8:00 PM ETOklahoma City Thunder4-2Minnesota Timberwolves4-3ABCESPN10:30 PM ETDenver Nuggets3-2Golden State Warriors4-3ABCESPN

NBA Christmas Day games FAQ

What channel are the NBA Christmas Day games on?

NBA Christmas Day games on Friday, December 25, 2026: San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks at 12:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN, Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics at 2:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers at 5:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at 8:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN and Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors at 10:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN.

What time do the NBA Christmas Day games start?

San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks starts at 12:00 PM ET, Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics starts at 2:30 PM ET, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers starts at 5:00 PM ET, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves starts at 8:00 PM ET and Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors starts at 10:30 PM ET.

How can I stream the NBA Christmas Day games?

The NBA plays a full slate of national games on Christmas Day, from noon into the night. Open any game for every streaming option.