Kayo and Foxtel Sport have unveiled their comprehensive schedule for the week of December 18th to December 25th, packed with a variety of sporting events that promise to captivate Australian sports fans.
In the basketball arena, the NBA takes center stage with several high-profile games. The week kicks off with the Denver Nuggets going head-to-head with the Dallas Mavericks on December 19th. This is followed by a series of eagerly awaited games, including the New Orleans Pelicans facing the Memphis Grizzlies on December 20th and the Golden State Warriors clashing with the Boston Celtics later the same day.
Fans can also look forward to the Oklahoma City Thunder battling the LA Clippers on December 22nd, and the Warriors returning to the court against the Washington Wizards on December 23rd. The NBA action wraps up with the New Orleans Pelicans taking on the Houston Rockets on December 24th.
The excitement extends to the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) and the National Basketball League (NBL). Notable WNBL action includes the Melbourne Boomers facing the Sydney Uni Flames on December 20th. The NBL will showcase a series of thrilling matches, including the New Zealand Breakers versus the Sydney Kings on December 22nd, the Cairns Taipans against South East Melbourne on the same day, and the Melbourne United playing the Perth Wildcats on December 23rd.
The week concludes with matches like the Adelaide 36ers against the Brisbane Bullets and the Tasmania JackJumpers versus South East Melbourne on December 24th, followed by the Sydney Kings battling the Illawarra Hawks on Christmas Day.
Boxing enthusiasts are in for a treat with the DAZN Boxing Main Event, featuring the anticipated Boxing Day of Reckoning scheduled for the early hours of December 24th.
In cricket, the Big Bash League (BBL) promises non-stop action. Key games include the Adelaide Strikers versus the Sydney Thunder on December 19th, and the Perth Scorchers taking on the Hobart Hurricanes the following day.
The excitement continues with matches like the Melbourne Renegades against the Brisbane Heat on December 21st, and the Sydney Sixers facing the Adelaide Strikers on December 22nd.
The cricket schedule also features international One Day Internationals (ODI), with the South Africa versus India series and the New Zealand versus Bangladesh series offering compelling viewing. Additionally, the women’s game is highlighted with the Women’s Test Match series between India and Australia, spanning from December 21st to December 23rd.
NFL fans are not left out, with a lineup including the Seattle Seahawks versus the Philadelphia Eagles on December 19th, and the Los Angeles Rams against the New Orleans Saints on December 22nd.
Key games on December 24th include the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Chargers versus the Buffalo Bills. Christmas Day features matchups like the Minnesota Vikings against the Detroit Lions, and the Miami Dolphins taking on the Dallas Cowboys.
Additionally, special documentary and magazine shows will be featured, such as the Back Page LIVE Top 5 Special and the Cricket Village Special on December 22nd, along with a special edition of Back Page LIVE with guests on December 24th.
Some events, notably the WNBL match between the Melbourne Boomers and the Sydney Uni Flames, and the NBL game featuring the Adelaide 36ers and the Brisbane Bullets, will be accessible on Kayo Freebies, ensuring a wider audience can enjoy these exciting sports moments.
This varied and comprehensive lineup by Kayo and Foxtel Sport stands as a testament to their commitment to bringing diverse and high-quality sports content to Australian audiences.
