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Sports fans across Africa are in for a festive treat as ESPN Africa delivers an action-packed lineup of holiday programming. With thrilling NFL clashes, intense NBA matchups, and more, this season promises unforgettable moments for fans across the continent.
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
The excitement warms up with a festive feast of sports:
At 03:15 on ESPN, watch the NFL showdown as the Green Bay Packers face the New Orleans Saints.
From 10:00, boxing enthusiasts can tune in to ESPN for Top Rank action featuring Naoya Inoue and Jason Goodman in an epic matchup.
End the day with entertainment with The Pat McAfee Show showcasing lively sports talk and humour at 19:00 on ESPN2
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 12: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
ESPN Africa is set to bring the ultimate festive season sports experience straight to your living room with a thrilling line-up of American sports during the upcoming holiday. From basketball, to American football and ice hockey, ESPN has all sports fans across the continent covered, including DStv Access Subscribers, following ESPN’s expansion to the tier.
Mark your calendar for these exciting games:
Christmas Eve – Sunday, 24 December 2023
20:00: ESPN presents a nail-biting NFL showdown (Fixture to be confirmed) in Week 16.
23:25: Stay tuned as ESPN delivers another spectacular NFL game (Fixture to be confirmed) in Week 16.
Christmas Day – Monday, 25 December 2023
03:15: Kick off your Christmas with an electrifying NFL match between Broncos and Patriots in Week 16.
19:00: NBA enthusiasts, gather round for the thrilling matchup between the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks in the first of many Regular Season games this holiday.
20:00: Switch over to ESPN2 for a high-stakes NFL clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16.
21:30: NBA action continues with the Denver Nuggets facing off against the Golden State Warriors.
23:30: ESPN2 brings you another intense NFL battle, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants in Week 16.
00:00: Cap off the day with an exciting NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.
Boxing Day – Tuesday, 26 December 2023
03:00: Catch the NBA heat with the clash between Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers.
03:15: ESPN2 airs an intense NFL matchup between San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens in Week 16.
05:30: Wind down the day with a thrilling NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks.
I recently attended the ESPN Sports Fest which showcased what one can look forward to on the Disney owned channel this summer.
The mainly American sports channel, ESPN, also has an African component highlighting some African Sports content.
I got to play some American Football and pretend I was an NBA player by shooting some hoops on the mini basketball court. Others in attendance tried their hand at shadow boxing, at the media event.
Kyle de Klerk, Director of Sports Commercial and Business at The Walt Disney Company, addressed the audience and showcased what locals can look forward to in a short promo video – as can be seen in my TikTok & Instagram video below.
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