Houston Texans (10-5) @ Los Angeles Chargers (11-4) - Saturday, Dec 27th

4:30 PM ET | 9:30 PM London  | 6:30 AM Tokyo (Sun) – NFL Network

AFC playoff teams fight for positioning after clinching Wild Card berths.

Chicago Bears (11-4) @ San Francisco 49ers (11-4) - Sunday, Dec 28th

8:20 PM ET | 1:20 AM London (Mon) | 10:20 AM Tokyo (Mon) – NBC/Peacock

The winner of this one has a shot to overtake Seattle as the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Cleveland Cavaliers (17-15) @ San Antonio Spurs (23-7) – Monday, Dec 29th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Sat) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Sat) – NBC/Peacock

The NBA weekend lacks premier matchups, but this one features plenty of up-and-coming talent on both sides, and San Antonio has been one of the more entertaining  teams to watch across the league.

Detroit Red Wings (22-13-3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (22-11-3) – Saturday, Dec 27th 

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Sun) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) –  ESPN+

Teh top two teams in the Eastern Conference meet for the frist time this season.

Montreal Canadiens (20-12-5) @ Tampa Bay Lightning (20-13-3) – Sunday, Dec 28th

5:00 PM ET | 10:00 PM London | 7:00 AM Tokyo (Mon) –  ESPN+

The Lightning scored six goals in their most recent meeting with Montreal. Maybe that’s all it needs to snap its three-game skid.

Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl

Penn State (6-6) vs. Clemson (7-5) – Saturday, Dec 27th

12:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM London | 2:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) – ABC

Two of the most disappointing teams in college football end their seasons at Yankee Stadium.

Pop-Tarts Bowl

No. 22 Georgia Tech (9-3) vs. No. 12 BYU (11-2) – Saturday, Dec 27th

3:30 PM ET | 8:30 PM London | 5:30 AM Tokyo (Sun) – ABC

Two teams that came up just short of conference titles face off. And if that’s not enough, at least tune in for the edible Pop-Tart mascots and other fanfare.

No. 4 UCLA (11-1) @ No. 19 Ohio State (11-1) –Sunday, Dec 28th

2:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM London | 4:00 AM Tokyo (Mon) – Big Ten Network

Ohio State gets a major test in conference play against a UCLA team that is already 3-1 against the Top 25 this season.

No. 17 USC (9-3) @ No. 20 Nebraska (12-0) – Monday, Dec 29th

3:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Tues) – Big Ten Network Plus

Can Nebraska keep its unbeaten season in tact against the Trojans?

TGL

New York Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC – Sunday, Dec 28th

3:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Mon) – ABC

Boston Common Golf vs. Los Angeles Golf Club– Sunday, Dec 28th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Mon) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Mon) – ESPN2

The joint venture between Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and the PGA Tour returns for a second season, as popular golfers compete in prime time competitions, enhanced with advanced technology.

Ring V: The Night of the Samurai –Saturday, Dec 27th

4:00 AM ET | 9:00 AM London | 6:00 PM Tokyo – DAZN

A featherweight championship bout highlights the final big event of the year in Saudi Arabia.

Netflix: Cover-Up

Netflix’s latest documentary explores the life and career of renowned investiigative military journalist Seymour Hersh, who won a Pulitzer for his coverage of the Vietnam and Iraqi Wars. The reporter sits down and unveils the details of his experience with scandals, war crimes, and more.

HBO Max: Heaven

After a faithful encounter, a man joins a commune and has to give his life to God.

Peacock: The Copenhagen Test

A Chinese-American espionage analyst juggles allegiances and reality as he helps an agency hunt for a mole, which may be himself.

Peacock: Despicable Me 4

The series that gave the world Gru and his Minions continues with this 2024 installment in which Gru begins to adjust to fatherhood. The challenge becomes even more difficult when a former nemesis escapes from prison and vows his revenge.

The NHL is acknowledging that Heated Rivalry, a TV adaptation of Rachel Reid’s hockey romance novel, is creating new interest in hockey and bringing in casual fans who might not otherwise watch the sport. The series, which mixes sports competition with a decade-long queer romance between two players, has become a top-ranked streaming show and sparked social media buzz. NHL officials called the phenomenon a “unique driver” for growing the sport’s audience, with fans gathering in bars as if watching major games. The show’s success has also led to wider discussions about diversity and inclusion in hockey culture.

Panda’s antivirus app for macOS offers basic malware detection, web protection and a built-in VPN, but its performance falls short of competitors. In independent testing, the antivirus engine failed to detect common virus samples when zipped and showed limited threat blocking overall. The interface is simple but lacks deeper features like parental controls, password management and advanced settings, making it less useful for users who need robust protection. Full system scans can be slow, and the VPN is capped at minimal data without upgrades. While Panda’s pricing is affordable and support is responsive, these factors alone don’t make up for core detection weaknesses. For macOS users seeking stronger security, other antivirus tools score higher in independent comparisons.

Sports streaming often fails abroad due to blackout rules, IP checks, and device location leaks. A basic VPN connection is not enough in many cases. Use a VPN that offers dedicated or residential IP options, which are less likely to be flagged by streaming platforms. Before travelling, log in to your sports apps at home so your account is already trusted. While abroad, connect the VPN before opening the app and disable location services and Wi-Fi scanning on your device, as these can override VPN location.