What to Watch This Weekend in Australia: BBL, EPL

The weekend of December 20-21, 2025, is packed with thrilling sports for Aussie fans during the summer holiday season. Domestic cricket dominates with explosive KFC Big Bash League (BBL|15) matches, complemented by early-morning English Premier League fixtures, NFL Week 16 games, and the highly anticipated launch of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.

From big hits in the BBL to global football drama, here’s your guide to the top sports events December 20-21, 2025, perfect for viewing in Australia.

KFC Big Bash League: Summer Cricket Fever Continues

The BBL delivers prime-time entertainment with high-scoring T20 action, broadcast on Channel 7, Fox Cricket, and Kayo Sports.

Key matches:

• Saturday, December 20 (Evening): Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (ENGIE Stadium, Sydney) – The Sydney Smash rivalry lights up the night.
• Sunday, December 21 (Evening): Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes (Geelong)

These BBL games December 20-21, 2025 are must-watch for cricket lovers, featuring international stars and local heroes.

English Premier League: Early Morning Football Thrills

Premier League matches provide perfect breakfast viewing on Optus Sport, with key festive fixtures.

Highlight games on December 20-21:

• Newcastle United vs Chelsea
• Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
• Everton vs Arsenal
• Aston Villa vs Manchester United (Sunday, December 21, 4:30 PM GMT / 3:30 AM AEDT Monday)

These Premier League fixtures December 20-21, 2025 impact the title race and European spots – ideal for Aussie fans staying up or catching replays.

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Kickoff

The prestigious AFCON 2025 begins on Sunday, December 21 in Morocco, with opening group stage matches featuring Africa’s top stars, many familiar from European leagues.

Watch the tournament opener and early games – AFCON 2025 start December 21, 2025 – available on beIN Sports.

NFL Week 16: American Football Action

NFL fans can catch Saturday games (morning in Australia) with playoff implications, streamed on Kayo, ESPN, or NFL Game Pass.

• Saturday, December 20 (times AEDT morning): Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears.

Followed by Sunday slate. These NFL games December 20-21, 2025 bring intense gridiron drama.

Other Notable Events

The Ashes Test series is on a break after the Adelaide Test (Dec 17-21), resuming with the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Why This Weekend Excites Australian Sports Fans

December 20-21, 2025, mixes homegrown BBL excitement with international football from the Premier League and AFCON launch, plus NFL thrills – a diverse lineup for summer viewing.