Celebrate Christmas Day On Disney+ With The Disney Parks Parade, NBA Games & More

Keep streaming simple on Christmas Day with this complete guide to what’s on Disney+, including the iconic parade and live basketball.

Maximize your festive cheer and let Disney+ be your companion on December 25. Whether you’re continuing a tradition or making new ones, there are plenty of magical moments on Disney+ to share with your nearest and dearest on the most wonderful day of the year.

Everything Streaming On Disney+ This Christmas Day

Get in the spirit with the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, enjoy nail-biting NBA matchups, and watch Disney magic fuse with athletic excellence in Dunk the Hall: Cavaliers vs. Knicks, a real-time, animated presentation of the NBA game. Disney+ is by your side on the most wonderful day of the year (and always!), with a sleigh full of holiday treats. From beloved mainstays like the Home Alone franchise to new releases like A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, there’s something for everyone.

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

Experience an enchanting Christmas morning with the Emmy® Award-winning Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. The annual holiday tradition features festive musical performances, iconic parade floats, uplifting stories, and more. Capturing events from across Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko’Olina, Hawai’i, this spectacle is heartwarming fun for the whole family.

Alfonso Ribeiro and Ginnifer Goodwin host the festivities along with parade correspondent Maia Kealoha. The star-studded lineup includes performances from Gwen Stefani, Coco Jones, Iam Tongi, Lady A, Nicole Scherzinger, Mariah the Scientist, and Bebe Rexha.

Where To Watch The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

The parade airs live on ABC on December 25, 10am-12pm ET/7am-9am PT. The parade streams on Disney+ from 11am ET/8am PT on December 25 and will be available until January 1.

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NBA Christmas Day Schedule

Disney+ and ESPN are giving you the gift of all five Christmas Day NBA matchups. Find out who’s playing when, and how to watch live.

Who’s playing in the NBA Christmas Day games?

• Cavaliers at Knicks 

• Spurs at Thunder 

• Mavericks at Warriors

• Rockets at Lakers 

• Timberwolves at Nuggets

Where To Watch The Christmas Day Games

This game is available to watch live for all Disney+ subscribers.*

• Cavaliers at Knicks – 12pm ET/9am PT

The following games are available to subscribers with a Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited bundle.**

• Spurs at Thunder – 2:30pm ET/11:30am PT

• Mavericks at Warriors – 5pm ET/2pm PT

• Rockets at Lakers – 8pm ET/5pm PT

• Timberwolves at Nuggets – 10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT

Dunk the Halls: Cavaliers vs. Knicks

Ready for a holiday showdown unlike any other? Dunk the Halls is back, with the Cavaliers vs. Knicks game at Madison Square Garden animated live on a virtual Main Street, USA. Sony’s Beyond Sports real-time visualization and Hawk-Eye Innovations track players in real time, with their simulated counterparts cheered on by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip and Dale. This year, newcomer Stitch joins the animated legends courtside, and his wickedly playful nature elevates the event.

How To Watch Dunk the Halls: Cavaliers vs. Knicks

The event airs at the same time as the traditional presentation of the Cavaliers vs. Knicks game. Dunk the Halls is available to watch live on Disney+ at 12pm ET/9am PT on December 25, or stream until February 23, 2026.

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Unwrap Magic On Christmas Day With Disney+

These special events are a surefire way to take your celebration to the next level, but there’s always more to explore, and the holidays are the perfect time to do it.

What else is streaming on Disney+ this Christmas?

Disney+ is serving up holiday fun for all ages and moods. Revisit classic franchises like Home Alone or The Santa Clause, and see more in our Holiday Spotlight Page.

Make The Most Of Christmas Day On Disney+

Stack your Watchlist with movies, TV shows, and more. Then sit back and enjoy a magical day of entertainment.

For more inspiration, head over to our Holiday Spotlight page.

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