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NBA's Christmas viewership hits 15-year high

December 31, 2025

The NBA achieved its highest Christmas Day viewership in 15 years, attracting over 47 million viewers across its five-game slate, marking a 45% increase from the previous year. The Cleveland-New York matchup set a record as the most-watched noon game, averaging 6.4 million viewers, while the overall average viewership for the games reached 5.5 million.

NBA's Christmas viewership hits 15-year high

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Over 47 million people watched NBA games on Christmas Day.
Viewership increased by 45% compared to last year.
Cleveland-New York game was the most-watched noon game ever.
Average viewership for the games was 5.5 million, up 4% from last year.
San Antonio-Oklahoma City game was the most-watched in its timeslot since 2017.

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NBA's Christmas viewership hits 15-year high

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