This Christmas, get much more out of your Disney+ subscription with the much-anticipated NBA Christmas Day games with additional ESPN programming, all available on the brand-new Sports page on the app. Whether you’re catching a live game or re-watching your favorite moments, sports fans now have more to look forward to, all in one convenient place.
NBA Christmas Day on Disney+
This year, the NBA’s much-loved Christmas matchups are coming to Disney+, with five exciting games streaming live on December 26 (PH Time). Missed a tip-off? Full replays will be available on the platform.
1:00 AM — Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks
3:30 AM — San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
6:00 AM — Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors
9:00 AM — Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
11:30 AM — Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets
Beyond the games, fans can stay plugged in all day with ESPN’s NBA Tip-Off at 12:00 AM, setting the stage for the Christmas slate, and Inside the NBA at 8:30 AM, delivering in-depth post-game analysis, sharp commentary, and expert insights. Together, these shows complete a full-circle NBA Christmas Day experience—from pre-game anticipation to post-buzzer breakdowns.
And if you’re looking for something totally different, check out NBA alt-cast, Dunk the Halls—the first real-time animated NBA game. This playful showdown happening also on December 26 at 1:00 AM (PH Time) reimagines the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom® Park, with some help from Mickey Mouse and his friends.
Esports Now on Disney+: The 2025 League of Legends KeSPA Cup
The recently announced debut of the 2025 League of Legends KeSPA Cup is also available on Disney+. Missed it live? No worries—replays and highlights are now up on the app. The tournament brought together top teams from Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and North America, making it a must-watch for e-sports fans.
A New Home for Sports Fans
With the all-new Sports Page, Disney+ is making it easier than ever for fans to dive into basketball, e-sports, and so much more—all from the comfort of home.
