Major Sports Events in the USA This Weekend: December 6-8, 2025
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Major Sports Events in the USA This Weekend: December 6-8, 2025
ClickUSA News | Sports DeskDecember 4, 2025
As the holiday season ramps up, sports fans across the United States have a packed weekend ahead with high-stakes action in football, basketball, hockey, mixed martial arts, and more. With NFL playoff implications heating up, NBA and NHL games in full swing, and a blockbuster UFC pay-per-view, there’s something for every enthusiast. Below is the complete list of major events, including key matchups, venues, and broadcast details. All times are Eastern (ET).
Friday, December 6
Sport
Event/Matchup
Venue
Time (ET)
Broadcast
MMA
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 (Bantamweight Title Rematch: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan)
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
6:00 PM (Prelims) / 10:00 PM (Main Card)
ESPN+ PPV
College Basketball (Men’s)
Multiple Games (e.g., No. 5 Duke vs. No. 12 Tennessee)
Various (e.g., Madison Square Garden, New York, NY)
7:00 PM onward
ESPN, CBS Sports Network
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
8:00 PM
NBA TV
NHL
New York Islanders vs. Chicago Blackhawks
UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
7:30 PM
NHL Network
Boxing
Erislandy Lara vs. Shane Mosley Jr. (Middleweight Title) + Rances Barthelemy vs. Isaac Lucero
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
8:00 PM
Amazon Prime PPV
Saturday, December 7
Sport
Event/Matchup
Venue
Time (ET)
Broadcast
NFL
Week 14 Game: New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
1:00 PM
CBS
NFL
Week 14 Game: Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
4:25 PM
FOX
NFL
Week 14 Game: Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Monday flex, but potential Saturday slot if flexed)
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
8:20 PM (if flexed)
NBC
College Football
Conference Championships (e.g., ACC: SMU vs. Clemson)
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
4:00 PM
ESPN
College Football
Conference Championships (e.g., Big 12: Arizona State vs. Utah)
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
8:00 PM
FOX
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics
TD Garden, Boston, MA
7:30 PM
ABC
NBA
Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors
Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
10:00 PM
TNT
NHL
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers
Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB (cross-border, but major U.S. fan interest)
10:00 PM
TNT
NHL
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals
Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
7:00 PM
NHL Network
College Basketball (Men’s)
Big East Opener: Villanova vs. St. John’s
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
6:00 PM
FOX Sports 1
Boxing
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (Cruiserweight Exhibition)
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV
9:00 PM
DAZN
Sunday, December 8
Sport
Event/Matchup
Venue
Time (ET)
Broadcast
NFL
Week 14 Game: Dallas Cowboys vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
1:00 PM
FOX
NFL
Week 14 Game: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
1:00 PM
FOX
NFL
Week 14 Game: Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
4:25 PM
CBS
NFL
Week 14 Game: San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks
Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
8:20 PM
NBC
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
1:00 PM
NBA TV
NBA
Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
7:00 PM
NBA TV
NHL
Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild
Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN
8:00 PM
NHL Network
NHL
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
6:00 PM
NHL Network
College Basketball (Men’s)
SEC Opener: Kentucky vs. Florida
Exactech Arena, Gainesville, FL
12:00 PM
ESPN
College Basketball (Men’s)
No. 1 UConn vs. No. 3 Gonzaga
McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, WA
5:00 PM
CBS
Additional Highlights
NFL Week 14 Overview: This weekend’s slate features crucial AFC and NFC matchups with playoff seeding on the line. The Bills-Chiefs rivalry could be a Super Bowl preview, while the Lions-Packers clash renews one of the league’s oldest feuds.
NBA Rivalries Ignite: The Lakers-Celtics game on Saturday is a marquee matchup between two storied franchises, with both teams vying for early conference leads.
NHL Power Plays: Expect high-scoring affairs in the Central Division, with the Avalanche-Wild game highlighting Western Conference contenders.
UFC 323 Spotlight: The main event rematch sees champion Dvalishvili aiming for a record fourth title defense in 2025, with a stacked undercard including rising stars.
Boxing Doubleheader: Friday’s San Antonio card is a Premier Boxing Champions showcase, while Paul’s exhibition on Saturday draws massive crossover appeal.
