Two powerhouses look to entertain on Christmas Day when the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets face off on December 25 at the Crypto.com Arena.
The matchup features the continuation of the rivalry between LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
Before his 41st birthday, the legendary James gears up for another Christmas Day game. He’s ready to follow the lead of a motivated Luka Doncic. Doncic signed an extension with Los Angeles following the blockbuster trade last season that sent him to the Lakers.
BUY NOW: Tickets to see Lakers vs. Rockets Christmas Day NBA game on StubHub
Durant was traded to the Rockets in a massive offseason move. He joins a team with Steven Adams, Clint Cappella, Jeff Green, and more.
The last time the Lakers faced the Rockets on Christmas Day was during the 2003-2004 season. The Rockets own a 6-6 record on Christmas, while the Lakers own a 25-26 record.
Interested in attending the Christmas Day game between the Lakers and Rockets? Here's everything you need to know about the game, including tipoff time and links to the best and most affordable tickets.
Lakers vs. Rockets tickets for NBA 2025 Christmas Day game
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for the Lakers-Rockets Christmas Day game are available now on StubHub, and it's obviously listed as a "high-demand" event.
Ticket prices start at $375.
Prices then range from $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, and $18,770.
Click the link below for updated pricing and seat availability.
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Lakers vs. Rockets start time for NBA 2025 Christmas Day game
- Date: Thursday, December 25
- Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
The Lakers and Rockets play at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on December 25. Tipoff is expected at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).
The home of the Lakers, Sparks and Kings can hold up to 19,079 people.
Crypto.com Arena seating map
Here's the seating map for Crypto.com Arena:
(Crypto Arena)
Los Angeles Lakers 2025-26 schedule
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Houston Rockets 2025-26 schedule
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