There are very few days per year that make me feel like I have to stop what I’m doing, plop on my recliner, and watch sports until my eyes glaze over. Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, and Martin Luther King Day are three that come to mind immediately.
But those pale in comparison to the Sports Equinox. This year, on Monday, October 27, games from five major sports leagues—NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS—will air throughout the evening, many at the same time. It’s awesome.
Stick with me to learn which games will air on TV and how to watch and stream as many as humanly possible.
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What is the Sports Equinox?
The Sports Equinox is like Christmas morning for sports fans. It’s a day when all four major leagues—and even some others—have games on the same day.
The occurrence is considered rare, though it’s happened at least once each year for the past several years. The most recent one was on October 28, 2024, and featured 21 games from the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB.
I was even surprised to find that sports betting sites have pages dedicated to odds for games just on that day.
Did you know? The 2025 Sports Equinox will be the 32nd all-time occurrence of the unofficial holiday.
Sports Equinox 2025 TV Schedule
In 2025, there are 15 games spread across the four major leagues for the Sports Equniox. I included two MLS playoff games airing that day, bringing the total to 17 games.
The games that jump out to me as the most exciting right off the bat are Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, and the Monday Night Football matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders.
Check out the full equinox schedule below.
| Time (ET) | Game | League | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45 p.m. | Columbus Crew at FC Cincinnati | MLS | FS1, TSN, RDS, Fox Deportes, MLS Season Pass |
| 7:00 p.m. | St. Louis Blues at Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | FDSMW, SNP, NFL Network |
| 7:00 p.m. | Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons | NBA | Peacock |
| 7:00 p.m. | Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers | NBA | FDSFL, NBCSP |
| 7:30 p.m. | Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators | NHL | NESN, TSN5/RDS |
| 8:00 p.m. | Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls | NBA | FDSSE, Chicago Sports Network |
| 8:00 p.m. | Brooklyn Nets at Houston Rockets | NBA | YES, Space City Home Network |
| 8:00 p.m. | Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans | NBA | NBC Sports Boston, GCSEN |
| 8:00 p.m. | Toronto Raptors at San Antonio Spurs | NBA | SN, FDSSW |
| 8:00 p.m. | Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| 8:15 p.m. | Washington Commanders at Kansas City Chiefs | NFL | ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
| 8:30 p.m. | Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks | NBA | FDSOK, KFAA |
| 9:00 p.m. | Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz | NBA | 3TV, KJZZ |
| 9:00 p.m. | Seattle Sounders at Minnesota United | MLS | FS1, TSN, RDS, Fox Deportes, MLS Season Pass |
| 9:30 p.m. | Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA | Peacock |
| 10:00 p.m. | Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors | NBA | FDSSE, NBC Sports Bay Area |
| 10:30 p.m. | Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers | NBA | KUNP, Spectrum SportsNet |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the 2025 Sports Equinox
If you wanna get the most out of the Sports Equinox in any year, there’s just no way to sugarcoat it. You need a TV or streaming service that offers some type of multiview feature. DIRECTV and YouTube TV are the best in the market right now from that standpoint.
I’ll break down each service below and discuss a few reasons why I like them in general.
DIRECTV ($89.99–$169.99/mo.)
DIRECTV has two multiview options centered around sports channels: Sports Mix and League Sports Mix. In some markets, there is a Locals Mix option with channels like ABC, NBC, and FOX. I also really like the Sunday Sports Mix that’s available for select customers, depending on their plan. But that won’t help you on October 27, which is a Monday.
For 2025’s Sports Equinox, DIRECTV gets you very good coverage with their preselected multiviews and wide access to regional sports networks.
It should be noted that all of this also applies to those who want the streaming version of DIRECTV. And, Stream with DIRECTV offers unlimited cloud DVR.
YouTube TV ($82.99/mo.)
YouTube TV is one of the best live TV streaming services out there, and it’s not because Google owns it. It’s because its multiview is customizable, if currently limited. You can choose from FS1, ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, and a couple of other sports channels to create your multiview experience.
This enhanced multiview feature just launched in mid-2025, so there’s room for it to grow. I, for one, am looking forward to what it can do in the near future. And if you’re for real about watching as many games as possible, YouTube TV has unlimited DVR storage.
Pro tip: Following out-of-market action during the Sports Equinox? You’ll need NBA League Pass for the NBA games and ESPN Select (or NHL Center Ice) for the NHL matchups.
How to watch Sports Equinox FAQ
What day do all sports play?
The 2025 Sports Equinox is on October 27, when all four major sports leagues (MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL) have games on the same day.
When was the first Sports Equinox?
The first Sports Equinox occurred on October 17, 1971, per an article from NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.
How many NBA games are on during the Sports Equinox?
There will be 11 NBA games on October 27, 2025.
How many NFL games are on during the Sports Equinox?
There is only one NFL game on October 27, 2025. It’s a matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders.
How many times has the Sports Equinox happened?
There have been 31 instances of the Sports Equinox dating back to 1971.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com sports writer, Alex Vejar, researched the history of the Sports Equinox. He verified the schedules of each league and which channels games were airing on. From there, Alex made his TV service recommendations based on how robust their multiview features are and how much DVR storage they have.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
