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Christmas Day is about more than just unwrapping gifts and spending time with family — it also features a lineup of sports games fans can kick back and enjoy all day long. Basketball lovers can look forward to five NBA Christmas games on Monday (Dec. 25) starting at 12 p.m. ET.
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The NBA is giving fans the ultimate gift with five games throughout the day. Starting things off is the Bucks vs. Knicks at noon ET followed by the Warriors vs. Nuggets at 2:30 p.m. ET, Celtics vs. Lakers at 5 p.m. ET, 76ers vs. Heat at 8 p.m. ET and ending with the Mavs vs. Suns at 10:30 p.m. ET. You can catch all the games on ESPN or ESPN+, but the Warriors vs. Nuggets and Celtics vs. Lakers will also be livestreamed on ABC, giving you a few streaming options to watch the games live.
No matter which team you’re rooting for, get ready for a day filled of basketball and make sure to throw on some of the Suga-approved merch to show your support in style.
Keep reading to learn how to stream the games at home.
How to Watch the NBA’s Christmas Games
All the NBA Christmas games will be aired live on ESPN and ESPN+, with two games also being available to watch on ABC. That means if you have cable, you’ll be able to watch all the games for free — just tune in to any channel that has ESPN or ABC starting at 12 p.m. ET; you can check your cable provider’s channel guide for the exact channel. If you don’t have cable, you might be able to watch the games for free using an HD antenna like one of these here on Amazon.
Another option is the channel’s official streamer, ESPN+, which will be streaming all the games live. If you already have a subscription, just log in to your account and you’ll gain access to the NBA Christmas games for no added cost.
Don’t have a membership? While ESPN+ doesn’t offer a free trial, it is one of the most budget-friendly options on the market with a monthly plan for $10.99/month, or you can save more than 15% with an annual plan for $109.99/year. Click here or the button below to start your ESPN+ membership.
Along with the NBA’s Christmas games, a subscription to ESPN+ will give you access to live games in other sports, NFL drafts, NFL playoffs, MLB games and exclusive on-demand videos, as well as access content from what was formerly known as ESPN Insider. In addition to games, ESPN+ has original shows to stream on-demand, including game recaps, NBA finals and analyses hosted by Peyton Manning, a shorter version of NFL Primetime, as well as full replays of historic NFL games.
Looking to expand your content offerings and save money? You can bundle ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu, which will triple your content offerings of original and exclusive series and movies. And, if you want live TV channel options (including ESPN and ABC), you can sign up for Hulu + Live TV, which comes with a 30-day free trial, access to the entire Hulu library and hundreds of live TV channels.
More Ways to Watch the NBA’s Christmas Games
There are more money-saving options you can take advantage of through live TV streamers. A mix of platforms including FuboTV, SlingTV and DirecTV Stream are offering promos and free trials for up to seven days, which means you can enjoy the NBA’s Christmas games and more.
DirecTV Stream is one of the most affordable options you can take advantage of including a five day free trial. Save an additional $50 for the first two months when you combine the sports package with any of the plans available. After you free trial is over, you’ll be charged the discounted price for two months, then after the two months are up you’ll be charged the regular price based on the plan you choose. Click here or the button below to start the free trial.
Patrick Mahomes is opening up about what it was like for the Kansas City Chiefs to witness their teammate begin a romance with one of the most famous women on the planet earlier this year, when none other than Taylor Swift started showing up to their games to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce. And though […]
Travis Kelce was feeling the love for Taylor Swift at Gillette Stadium on Sunday (Dec. 17). On the latest episode of his New Heights podcast, the 34-year-old tight end opened up about the pop star’s triumphant return to the Massachusetts venue, this time as a fan instead of a headlining musician.
“They showed Taylor at the game — you don’t see an entire home team fanbase go insane for somebody wearing the opposite team’s colors,” Travis told his brother and podcast co-host, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, on the Wednesday (Dec. 20) episode. “Just shows you how amazing that girl is. They went absolutely insane when they showed Taylor on that screen.”
Swift, of course, was there to cheer on Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs as they faced off against the New England Patriots, ultimately winning 27-17. This time, she brought along her dad, Scott Swift, and friends Alana Haim and Ashley Avignone.
As Travis mentioned, the “Anti-Hero” singer — sporting a Chiefs sweatshirt and beanie — appeared on the jumbotrons before the game started. And while almost everyone erupted with excitement over the superstar’s attendance, videos from the afternoon prove that a few people in the crowd responded with boos.
“There might’ve been a few Brads and Chads that were booing, but for the most part, everybody was f–king screaming their tail off for her,” Travis said on New Heights, using the phrase used by Swift in her TIME Person of the Year interview earlier this month. (“I’m just there to support Travis,” she said in the cover story. “I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads and Chads.”)
“I was trying to keep it cool,” Travis added. “I was like, ‘Don’t show your cards, don’t show your cards …’ Taylor, she’s on record saying that stadium’s one of the funnest that she’s played at. For them to show her is just showing her some love. Shout out to the Patriots for doing that.”
Watch the latest New Heights episode above.
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Bowl season is officially upon as with the New Orleans Bowl back for its 23rd edition on Saturday (Dec. 16). Louisiana and Jacksonville State will take to the field at Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans, LA, marking the transition to post-college season. The game will begin at 2:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+. Other games taking place within the same day include the Myrtle Beach Bowl and the Cricket Celebration Bowl — so be sure to clear your schedule for the entire day.
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Tickets to the big event are still on sale from $25+ if you’re able to score some last-minute travel deals to view it in person. You can grab tickets through resale retailers such as TicketSmarter, Ticketmaster, StubHub, VividSeats and Seat Geek (get $10 off your first purchase through Seat Geek of orders $250+ with code BILLBOARD10).
For those who can’t make it to the game in person this year, you can still livestream the game without cable through a few streaming options.
Keep reading to learn how.
How to Watch the New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana vs. Jacksonville State
The game will begin at 2:15 p.m. ET on Saturday (Dec. 16) on ESPN and ESPN+. If you have cable, you’ll be able to watch the game for free anywhere there’s ESPN. Don’t have cable? You may still be able to watch the New Orleans Bowl live through a HD antenna like one of these here from Amazon.
Live cable streamers including FuboTV, SlingTV, DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials for either five, seven or 30 days, which means you can watch the game and more for no cost.
Cable cutters can take advantage of ESPN+, the official streaming platform for ESPN. The streaming platform doesn’t have a free trial, but it’s one of the more affordable platforms out there with plans starting at $10.99/month or you can save over 15% off with an annual plan for $109.99/year. Click here or the button below to start your membership.
Besides the New Orleans Bowl, a membership with ESPN+ will provide you with access to the platform’s entire library of content. This includes exclusive live events, sports series, TV shows and originals from big names in sports like The Captain, America’s Caddie, Man in the Arena With Tom Brady, More Than an Athlete With Michael Strahan, Our Time: Baylor Basketball, Al Davis vs. The NFL, Vick, Be Like Water, Breakaway, the entire 30 for 30 series and other original content such as UFC fights and more.
If you want to triple you content library offerings while saving money, you can bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+. Looking for live TV options, too? You can also bundle the platform with Hulu + Live TV for even more content offerings.
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Dazn is treating boxing fans to a major matchup on Friday (Dec. 15) when Jake “The Problem Child” Paul goes up against cruiserweight Andre August. This will be a critical fight for Paul as it will help set up his 2024 boxing season — especially since August is the most experienced boxer he is scheduled to fight against, so far with a 10-1-1 record and five knockouts.
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The match will be taking place at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Fla., and you can still snag tickets on StubHub, Seat Geek, Vivid Seats, Ticketmaster and TicketSmarter. If you weren’t able to catch travel deals to see Paul vs. August in person, you can still livestream the main event at home through Dazn.
Right now, The Problem Child has a record of 7-1, meaning this fight showcases just how serious he is about taking his boxing campaign to the next level.
The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET with the Paul vs. Andre and ring walks scheduled to take place at around 10:30 p.m. ET. Timing could shift depending on the length of undercard fights though.
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Where to Watch Paul vs. August
There are a couple ways to stream the main event from the comfort of you home. Fight coverage will start at around 7:30 p.m. ET with the Paul vs. August beginning around 10:30 p.m. ET on Dazn and Dazn.com, which you can watch on your TV, smartphone, tablet and laptop through a subscription for $19.99/month. Click here or the button below to sign up for a subscription now.
If this is the first time you’ve heard of Dazn, it’s a subscription service for crossover boxing and more including Paul vs. August, women’s soccer and more PPV matches. A membership will give you access to more than 50 fights a year for only $19.99/month. If you decide to cancel your membership, Dazn does require a 30-day notice.
Other scheduled matches on the fight card include: Shadasia Green vs. Franchon Crews Dezurn, Yoenis Tellez vs. Livan Navarro, Elijah Flores vs. Javier Mayoral, Zachary Randolph vs. Michael Manna, Lorenzo Medina vs. Joshua Temple, Alexander Gueche vs. Clayton Ward and Xavier Bocanegra vs. a TBA competitior.
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Myrtle Beach Bowl is back for another exciting match-up! This will mark the fourth edition of the NCAA bowl game (first launching in 2020) and will feature Georgia Southern vs. Ohio. The game will kick off on Saturday (Dec. 16) at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+.
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The 2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl will take place live at the Brooks Stadium on Coastal Carolina University’s campus in Conway, SC. For those of you able to score some travel deals to watch the game in person, you can still find tickets to the postseason college game through the Bowl’s sponsor TicketSmarter from $39+. If they’re sold out, you may still be able to score tickets through Ticketmaster, GameTime, StubHub, Vivid Seats and Seat Geek (score $10 off your first Seat Geek purchase of $250+ with the code BILLBOARD10).
If you can’t make it to watch the game live this year, you can livestream it through ESPN or ESPN+. Keep reading to learn the streaming options available below.
How to Watch Myrtle Beach Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Ohio
The 2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl will see Georgia Southern vs. Ohio face off at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday (Dec. 16). Cable users can tune in to ESPN to watch the game live — just check with your cable provider’s channel guide to find the exact channel. If you don’t have cable, you might be able to watch the game through an HD antenna like this one here from Amazon.
You can also watch the game through ESPN+ as well as more sporting content. While the streaming platform doesn’t offer a free trial, it is one of the more affordable options on the market with plans starting at $10.99/month or you can save over 15% off with an annual plan for $109.99/year. Click here or the button below to get ESPN+.
A membership won’t just give you access to the Georgia South vs. Ohio game, you’ll also be able to watch all the content within ESPN+ such as live games in other sports, exclusive on-demand videos, content from what was formerly known as ESPN Insider. Plus, ESPN+ has original shows to stream on-demand like game recaps and analyses hosted by Peyton Manning, a shorter version of NFL Primetime and full replays of historic NFL games.
If you want to save money and expand your content offerings, you can bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+ to triple the amount of programs you can watch. Plus, if you bundle with Hulu + Live TV, you’ll get access to the ESPN channel, Hulu library and more. Hulu and Hulu + Live TV also both come with 30 day free trials.
Another way to save money is to take advantage of free trials and promos through live TV streamers including FuboTV, SlingTV and DirecTV Stream, which all come with up to seven day free trials and the ESPN channel.
Travis Kelce isn’t the only one whose jersey sales have soared amid his romance with Taylor Swift — his brother Jason, who plays center for the Philadelphia Eagles, has recently seen a bump too … in the United Kingdom, where soccer is largely popular.
Jason shed light on both his and Travis’ jerseys being the top two selling jerseys in the U.K. on the Wednesday (Dec. 13) installment of their joint New Heights podcast.
“We are the No. 1 and No. 2 top jersey in the United Kingdom,” Jason told his younger brother. “Trav, you got the No. 1 jersey — good to know we’re still No. 1 at something these days — followed by me at No. 2. This is crazy — it’s Travis, then me, then Pat Mahomes and Jalen Hurts.”
Travis agreed, saying that their latest jersey boost “doesn’t make any sense. Either way, I’ll take it.” When Jason inquired if there were a lot of Swifties residing in the U.K., the Kansas City Chiefs tight end replied, “Gotta be, only reasonable solution because of all of this.”
While Travis’ jersey boost comes amid his romance with Swift, Jason joked that his heightened jersey sales likely comes from people mixing him and his brother up. “They’re all Kylie Kelce fans, so they’re supporting [Jason’s wife] Kylie [Kelce],” he joked, before giving her and Swift credit. “Shoutout to Kylie, shoutout to Taylor. Thank you, guys.”
This isn’t the first time Travis has experienced a large boost in his jersey sales. When Swift attended Kansas City Chiefs’ Sept. 24 game, it was reported that his jersey saw a 400% increase in sales.
“Yesterday, Travis Kelce was one of the top five selling NFL players and saw a nearly 400% spike in sales throughout the Fanatics network of sites, including NFLShop.com,” a spokesperson for the NFL’s official e-commerce partner, Fanatics, said in a statement obtained by CNN.
Watch the Kelce brothers’ latest episode of New Heights in the video above.
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Copa América 2024 is preparing to take over the United States. The soccer championship will span across 13 cities from June 20 until July 14, when the final two teams go up against each other for the trophy. Since it’s only the second time the U.S. has hosted the tournaments (the previous being back in 2016), cheap tickets to watch soccer games are sure to be a hot commodity.
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The 2024 Copa América will feature a special edition this year as 16 teams will be going up against one another: 10 South American countries and six guest teams from CONCACAF nations.
Cities that will host the matches include Atlanta; Arlington and Houston, Texas; Santa Clara, Calif.; Miami Gardens, Fla.; Inglewood, Calif.; Kansas City, Mo.; East Rutherford, N.J.; Las Vegas; Glendale, Ariz.; Orlando; Austin and Charlotte, N.C.
Tickets are slated to go on sale in mid January with an exclusive presale scheduled to occur before the general onsale tickets are released. If you’re looking to participate in the presale, you just need to go to Copa América’s official website and sign up to receive updates. Signing up is free, and just requires your email and zip code.
For those who miss out on the presale and general onsale tickets, don’t worry — you may still be able to score 2024 Copa América tickets through resale sites including Vivid Seats, StubHub and Seat Geek. (Get $10 off your first Seat Geek purchase of $250+ with the code BILLBOARD10.)
Keep reading to see what teams are facing off and when.
Copa América 2024 Schedule
The Group Stage will commence on June 20 until July 2, then the remaining teams will enter the quarterfinals on July 4. Argentina vs. Canada or Trinidad and Tobago will be the first to take the field on June 20 at 8 p.m. ET at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Then, June 21 will see Peru vs. Chile at 8 p.m. ET at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
June 22 is the first double-game day with Ecuador vs. Venezuela at 6 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., and Mexico vs. Jamaica at 9 p.m. ET at the NRG Stadium in Houston.
When does the U.S. play? You can watch their first game on June 23 when they go up against Bolivia at 6 p.m. ET at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Uruguay vs. Panama will follow at 9 p.m. ET at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Keep reading for the rest of the Group Stage schedule or see the full schedule here.
June 24: Colombia vs. Paraguay at 6 p.m. ET at the NRG Stadium in Houston and Brazil vs. Costa Rica or Honduras at 7 p.m. ET at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
June 25: Peru vs. Canada or Trinidad and Tobago at 6 p.m. ET at the Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Mo., and Chile vs. Argentina at 9 p.m. ET at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
June 26: Ecuador vs. Jamaica at 6 p.m. ET at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and Venezuela vs. Mexico at 9 p.m. ET at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
June 27: Panama vs. United States at 6 p.m. ET at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Uruguay vs. Bolivia at 9 p.m. ET at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
June 28: Colombia vs. Costa Rica or Honduras at 6 p.m. ET at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., and Paraguay vs. Brazil at 9 p.m. ET also at the State Farm Stadium.
June 29: Argentina vs. Peru at 8 p.m. ET at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., and Canada or Trinidad and Tobago vs. Chile at 8 p.m. ET at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
June 30: Mexico vs. Ecuador at 8 p.m. ET at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., and Jamaica vs. Venezuela at 8 p.m. ET at the Q2 Stadium in Austin.
July 1: Bolivia vs. Panama at 9 p.m. ET at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando and U.S. vs. Uruguay at 9 p.m. ET at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
July 2: Brazil vs. Colombia at 9 p.m. ET at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., and Costa Rica or Honduras vs. Paraguay at 9 p.m. ET at the Q2 Stadium in Austin.
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After an exciting season, we’ve finally reached the Big Ten Championship Game. Michigan and Iowa have each been declared the champions of the East and West, and now must face off to determine who the ultimate champion will be. The 13th Big Ten Championship Game will be hosted in Indianapolis on Saturday (Dec. 2) at 8 p.m. ET, and there are a few streaming options to watch Big Ten Football online from the comfort of your home.
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For anyone who can’t snag last-minute travel deals to see Michigan vs. Iowa in person, the game will be broadcasted on Fox. Don’t have cable? We recommend using DirecTV Stream, which has a five day free trial that’ll let watch the game for free. Click here to start your free trial.
The game will begin livestreaming at 8 p.m. ET, and if you don’t have cable or are thinking of cutting the cord, there are other ways to catch each minute and play online for free.
Keep reading to learn all of your watch options.
How to Watch Big Ten Championship Game: Michigan vs. Iowa
Fox will be the official broadcaster for the Big Ten Championship Game featuring Michigan vs. Iowa. If you have cable, you can watch the game for no additional cost — just flip over to whichever channel Fox is on (check your cable provider’s channel guide for the exact channel).
If you don’t have cable, there are live TV streamers that are offering free trials, discounts and promos that’ll let you watch the game for free or without dropping hundreds of dollars.
DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial on top of a $25 off the first two months when you bundle any of its plans with a sports package. Once the free trial ends, you’ll be charged the discounted price for the first two months, then full-price, which will depend on the plan you choose.
Another affordable option is FuboTV, which has a seven-day free trial on top of up to $20 off the first two months of any plan. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the discounted price based on the plan you choose for two months before having to pay the full plan cost. Each plan also includes DVR storage and the ability to watch programs on up to 10 screens at once.
SlingTV lets you personalize your package to fit your needs and right now you can score any of the packages for 50% off the first month, which means you can watch Michigan vs. Iowa and more programs for just $20. The Blue Plan includes Fox some of its affiliates, which will give you access to the game. If you want to increase how many channels you get, you can combine the Blue and Orange plans for $27 for the first month.
Hulu + Live TV will provide you with the most content options as you’ll have access to the entire Hulu library and tons of live TV channels. Plus, when you sign up, you’ll get a 30-day free trial so you can stream Michigan vs. Iowa and much more for no cost. If you want to quadruple your program offerings, you can bundle it with Disney+ and ESPN+ for an additional cost.