Massive Sports Weekend Ahead (Dec 6–8, 2025): Full Schedule
Massive Sports Weekend Ahead (Dec 6–8, 2025): Full Schedule
Click USA News Sports Desk | December 5, 2025
America’s sports fans are in for a massive weekend! From coast-to-coast NBA action and the UFC’s final PPV of the year in Las Vegas to the Formula 1 season finale under the Abu Dhabi lights, December 6–8 is stacked with can’t-miss events. Whether you’re tailgating, streaming, or betting the over/under, here’s your complete guide to the biggest sports happening across the USA and around the world this weekend.
1. Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Championship on the Line
Yas Marina Circuit, UAE | Sunday, Dec 7 – Race at 8:00 AM ET (ESPN / F1 TV)
The 2025 F1 season ends with a bang. Lando Norris can clinch his first drivers’ title if he beats Max Verstappen in Sunday’s twilight race. McLaren is also chasing the Constructors’ crown.
- Friday & Saturday: Practice + Qualifying (live on ESPN2 & ESPN+)
- Sunday Race: 8:00 AM ET – expect drama, DRS trains, and a post-race concert.
2. UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 – Las Vegas
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas | Saturday, Dec 6 – Main Card 10:00 PM ET (ESPN+ PPV)
The last numbered UFC card of 2025 goes down on the Strip:
- Main Event: Merab Dvalishvili (c) vs. Petr Yan – Bantamweight title rematch
- Co-Main: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso 3 – Women’s Flyweight trilogy Early prelims start at 6:00 PM ET. Vegas sportsbooks have Merab as a -185 favorite.
3. NBA Weekend Slate – Must-Watch American Matchups
All times ET – stream on NBA League Pass, TNT, ESPN, or ABC
| Day | Time | Game | Network | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Dec 6 | 7:00 PM | Boston Celtics @ Milwaukee Bucks | TNT | Tatum vs. Giannis – East supremacy |
| Sat Dec 6 | 8:30 PM | LA Lakers @ Dallas Mavericks | TNT | LeBron & AD vs. Luka & Klay |
| Sat Dec 6 | 10:00 PM | Golden State @ Denver | TNT | Curry vs. Jokić in the altitude |
| Sun Dec 7 | 3:30 PM | Phoenix Suns @ Oklahoma City | NBA TV | KD returns to face Shai & Chet |
| Sun Dec 7 | 8:00 PM | New York Knicks @ Philadelphia | ESPN | Brunson vs. Embiid rivalry heats up |
4. College Football – Army-Navy Game & Conference Championship Fallout
Saturday, Dec 6 – 3:00 PM ET (CBS) The 126th Army-Navy Game from Landover, MD. Army enters 10-1 and ranked; Navy wants the upset and Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy.
5. NFL Week 14 Sneak Peek (Sunday Dec 7)
Key games with playoff implications:
- Bills @ Rams – 4:25 PM ET (FOX)
- Bears @ 49ers – 4:25 PM ET (FOX)
- Seahawks @ Cardinals – 4:05 PM ET (CBS)
6. Global Soccer Americans Are Watching
- Premier League: Manchester City vs Arsenal – Sunday 11:30 AM ET (USA Network / Peacock)
- El Clásico: Real Madrid vs Barcelona – Sunday 3:00 PM ET (ESPN+)
7. Other Can’t-Miss U.S. Events
- Heisman Trophy Ceremony – Saturday night (ESPN)
- MLS Cup Playoffs conference finals continue
- PGA Tour & LPGA events wrap fall seasons
Where to Watch Everything
- TV: ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, ABC, CBS, FOX, USA Network
- Streaming: ESPN+, F1 TV, Peacock, Paramount+, NBA League Pass, YouTube TV
- PPV: UFC 323 on ESPN+
This weekend is pure sports overload—set your alarms, stock the fridge, and get ready for non-stop action. Which event are you locked in for? Drop it in the comments!
