This week offers an exciting lineup of live events and new streaming content, making it one of the busiest yet most entertaining periods of the holiday season. Kicking off the action is the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, set to take place this Friday night. The event, which pits the boxing sensation Paul against the heavyweight champion Joshua, will be streamed live from Miami, Florida, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, promising an exhilarating showdown.
Following this spectacle, fans can look forward to Christmas Gameday on Thursday, featuring two significant NFL matchups: the Dallas Cowboys facing off against the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions taking on the Minnesota Vikings. The festivities will be complemented by a special performance from Kelly Clarkson, who will sing her beloved holiday hit “Underneath the Tree,” bringing a festive atmosphere to the games.
In addition to the live events, a variety of new titles are making their debut on streaming platforms this week. Notable among them is “Goodbye June,” the emotional directorial debut from Kate Winslet that tells the poignant story of a family’s farewell to its matriarch. Also releasing is “Tom Segura: Teacher,” the comedian’s fifth stand-up special, sure to delight fans with his humor.
Viewers can also catch the sequel “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” along with the gripping survival thriller “Eden,” and all seven seasons of “The Closer,” starring Kyra Sedgwick as a dedicated police deputy chief tackling high-profile homicide cases. All this content arrives just in time for the much-anticipated release of new episodes of “Stranger Things” on Christmas Day.
With an exciting lineup of entertainment both live and on-demand, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season.