NBA Christmas Day 2025 Viewership Hits 15-Year High with 47 Million Viewers
The NBA Christmas Day 2025 viewership reached a 15-year high with 47 million viewers and record-breaking social media engagement of 1.6 billion views.
47 million people just proved that basketball is the ultimate holiday tradition. According to the NBA, the league's Christmas Day 2025 viewership numbers soared to a 15-year high. With over 47 million unique viewers in the U.S. tuning into the five-game slate on ABC and ESPN, the league saw a massive 45% increase compared to last year.
NBA Christmas Day 2025 Viewership Breakdown
The matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks stole the show, averaging 6.4 million viewers—the highest ever for a noon Eastern Christmas game. Overall, games averaged 5.5 million viewers, up 4% year-over-year. Other timeslot records were shattered too, with the Spurs-Thunder game hitting its best numbers since 2017.
Social Media Domination: 1.6 Billion Views
It wasn't just traditional TV that won big. The NBA announced it was the "most-viewed brand across social media" on Christmas. Content generated a staggering 1.6 billion views, representing a 23% jump from the 2024 holiday. This highlights a shift where fans engage with games both through live broadcasts and instant digital highlights.
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