The Scottish Premiership might be on hold but there is plenty of action to dig your teeth into
10:33, 25 Dec 2025
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Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against Rob Dillingham #4 of the Minnesota Timberwolves(Image: Getty Images)
It's a time to sit down with the family - but for sports fans there is more on the menu than Christmas dinner.
Scottish Premiership, English Premier League, snooker and darts have given punters in the festive mood hours and hours of entertainment. But we always draw the line at Christmas Day.
However things don't stop in America with the NFL and NBA here to ensure you get your festive sporting fix after you have opened your presents. And for those looking for a bit more, there is a few superstars on the agenda.
Kelly Clarkson will kick off the broadcast on Netflix for the NFL games. It has also been announced that Snoop Dogg will be performing the NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show. The Grammy-nominated rapper will headline Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party during the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
But where can you catch all the action? Record Sport has all the details you need.
What games are on Christmas Day?
In the NFL, the Washington Commanders will host the Dallas Cowboys in the first game of the day, with the Minnesota Vikings playing at home against the Detroit Lions in the second.
In the NBA, The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks before the San Antonio Spurs will head to Oklahoma City. The Dallas Mavericks also travel to California to face the Golden State Warriors.
When do they 'kick off'?
4pm: Cowboys vs Commanders
5pm: Cavaliers vs Knicks
9pm: Spurs vs Thunder
9pm: Lions vs Vikings
10pm: Mavericks vs Warriors
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How can I watch them on TV and on streaming?
The NFL games are available on Netflix. There will be no need for an extra payment with the matches included in all Netflix payment plans. The NBA games will be available on TNT Sports.
Why do US sports take place on Christmas Day?
Well, simply put, Stateside it's a a tradition.. In the US, both the NFL American football and NBA basketball leagues in action has become normal in the America. There have been NFL games on Christmas Day over the past 55 years, for example.