What to watch on ESPN and ESPN+

From thrilling matchups to seasonal stunners, here’s what we can’t wait to watch on ESPN and ESPN+. Access the latest scores, highlights, expert analysis, and thousands of live events to make every day game day.

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Get ready for college football bowl season starting December 14 on ESPN. From the fan-favorite Pop-Tarts Bowl to the Myrtle Beach Bowl, every match-up promises excitement. Plus, don’t miss the brand-new 12-team College Football Playoff starting December 20 on ESPN, leading up to the National Championship game on January 20. Get ready to cheer on your team – this is going to be epic!

Whether you plan to kick back and relax after a hearty holiday breakfast or want to spend December 25 streaming great matchups, you can start watching the five-game NBA lineup at 12pm EST on ESPN and ESPN+. With competitive games featuring teams from across the country – including Lakers vs. Warriors and 76ers vs. defending champs Boston Celtics – you can jump into all the hoopla right on ESPN and ESPN+.

Kick off every Monday in December with teams competing for a spot in the NFL playoffs. Catch every pass, play, and touchdown on ESPN whether you’re tuning into Bengals vs. Cowboys on December 9, Bears vs. Vikings on December 16, or Lions vs. 49ers on December 30.

Plus, check out The Simpsons Funday Football game on December 9 at 8pm ET on ESPN+ as the Bengals vs. Cowboys game is transported to the animated world of The Simpsons in real- time. Watch as Bart takes on Homer as real-life players turn into Simpsons characters, and state-of-the-art tracking technology transforms every move to Springfield's Atoms Stadium.

ESPN and ESPN+ are home to the NHL all season long. Tune into NHL games live or on demand as teams go head-to-head to secure the top spot in their divisions. ESPN+ Power Play brings you access to 1,000+ out-of-market games (blackouts and restrictions apply). Plus, don’t miss exclusive live games, marquee events, and more.