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Christmas Eve Sports: Bowl Game & NFL Preview
24 Dec
Summary
- California and Hawaii face off in the Hawaii Bowl today.
- NFL games on Christmas Day include Cowboys vs. Commanders.
- NBA features five games on Christmas Day, starting with Cavaliers vs. Knicks.

Sports enthusiasts have a full slate of exciting games to enjoy on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, and Christmas Day. Today's highlights include the Hawaii Bowl, where California will compete against Hawaii in Honolulu. Leading into Christmas Day, the National Football League is set to broadcast three significant divisional rivalries: the Dallas Cowboys against the Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions versus the Minnesota Vikings, and the Denver Broncos challenging the Kansas City Chiefs.
Beyond the gridiron, the National Basketball Association is also offering a festive lineup of games on Christmas Day. A total of five NBA contests are scheduled, providing continuous entertainment for fans. The holiday basketball action will commence with the Cleveland Cavaliers taking on the New York Knicks, and conclude with a matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets.
Fans looking to catch these holiday sporting events have various viewing options. Games will be broadcast across networks such as ABC and ESPN. For those preferring to stream, select games will be available on the ESPN app, Fubo, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. New subscribers can take advantage of Fubo's free trial for access to live TV and sports.




