🎄 Official 2026–27 NBA Schedule Release
NBA Christmas Day 2026 Schedule & Channels
The full 5-game NBA Christmas Day slate on Friday, December 25, 2026. Features the 2026 NBA Finals rematch (Spurs vs Knicks), 76ers at Lakers, and Nuggets at Warriors broadcast on ABC & ESPN.
Date: Friday, Dec 25, 2026
Broadcast Networks: ABC / ESPN
🏀 Full 5-Game NBA Christmas Day Lineup
Game 1 • 12:00 PM ET•Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
San Antonio SpursATNew York Knicks
Matchup Spotlight: 2026 NBA Finals Rematch
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Game 2 • 2:30 PM ET•TD Garden, Boston, MA
Miami HeatATBoston Celtics
Matchup Spotlight: Eastern Conference Rivalry
📺 ABC / ESPN Find Tickets
Game 3 • 5:00 PM ET•Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Philadelphia 76ersATLos Angeles Lakers
Matchup Spotlight: LeBron James vs Joel Embiid
📺 ABC / ESPN Find Tickets
Game 4 • 8:00 PM ET•Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Oklahoma City ThunderATMinnesota Timberwolves
Matchup Spotlight: Western Conference Contenders Showcase
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Game 5 • 10:30 PM ET•Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Denver NuggetsATGolden State Warriors
Matchup Spotlight: Nikola Jokic vs Stephen Curry
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I stream NBA Christmas Day games without cable?
You can stream all 5 NBA Christmas Day games live on FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and DirecTV Stream. Games on ABC can also be viewed free over-the-air with a digital TV antenna.