ESPN offers sports fans live major events and original studio programming with the authority that they trust and the personalities that they love. ESPN boasts 6,200 live and/or original hours of programming in over 65 different sports. Exclusive games include Monday Night Football, MLB, NBA, college basketball, college football and College Football Playoff, and many more. Original programming includes news and analysis on SportsCenter, Around the Horn, Pardon the Interruption and ESPN’s own X Games and ESPY’s.

SportsCenter

Air Date: December 25, 2025

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on "SportsCenter," ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979. The flagship series airs an evening edition and a brand new late-night show each weekday before the stage is cleared for a live "SportsCenter" morning block that emphasizes fast-paced, highlights-driven reports and what's new on social media platforms.

Get Up

Air Date: December 25, 2025

ESPN's morning show features host Mike Greenberg with a rotating and diverse group of analysts opining about and analyzing the latest news from the world of sports. The two-hour, personality-driven show originates from Hudson Square in Lower Manhattan, a modern media hub for ESPN and The Walt Disney Company's New York-based teams. Greenberg, aka "Greeny," is formerly one-half of ESPN Radio's longtime "Mike & Mike" morning show.

First Take

Air Date: December 25, 2025

Stephen A. Smith hosts this weekday morning sports debate show. Smith provides his expert takes on the day's trending sports topics and under-the-radar news. They're regularly joined by veteran analysts and the top guests in sports and entertainment.

NBA Tip-Off

Air Date: December 25, 2025

Host Ernie Johnson and analysts Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith ready viewers for NBA action before ESPN's Wednesday night doubleheaders (and other select telecasts). Guest analysts also are featured from time to time.

Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks

NBA

The Cavaliers and Knicks meet at Madison Square Garden to open the Christmas Day slate. Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland into the Big Apple to face Jalen Brunson and a New York squad fresh off winning the first-ever NBA Cup earlier this month.

San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA

The Thunder host the Spurs at Paycom Center. San Antonio looks to build on its recent 124-113 victory over Washington as De'Aaron Fox leads the charge. Shai Gilgeous Alexander leads the Thunder as these elite Western powerhouses clash.

Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors

NBA

The Mavericks and Warriors meet at Chase Center. Cooper Flagg (47.8 FG%) leads a Dallas team missing Kyrie Irving, while Klay Thompson (35.7 3PT%) faces Steph Curry (40.2 3PT%) as Golden State fights to improve its 14-15 record in the West.

Inside the NBA

Air Date: December 26, 2025

This Emmy Award-winning studio show, which airs following NBA telecasts on ESPN, is hosted by Ernie Johnson, with analysis from Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and NBA champions Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal. It's a mix of highlights, interviews and hijinks, notably the verbal sparring sessions between the outspoken Barkley and his straight man, Smith. The show also welcomes various guest analysts throughout the season.

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