Tucson sports fans can look forward to an action-packed schedule on December 8, 2023, featuring a variety of college and professional events across multiple sports. Notably, college basketball, soccer, and the NFL will all take center stage, providing plenty of viewing options for local enthusiasts.
Key Events to Watch
Beginning with college basketball, Southern University will face off against Texas at 18:00 local time on the SEC Network. This matchup promises to be a highlight, as both teams look to improve their standings in the season.
On the women’s side, college soccer fans can tune in at 17:00 to witness the championship game between Florida State and Stanford on ESPNU. The stakes are high, and the excitement is palpable as these two top teams vie for the title.
In the NBA, the Phoenix Suns will travel to Minnesota for a thrilling encounter set to begin at 17:30. This game will also be available on NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, allowing fans to catch all the action from home.
The NFL will showcase a compelling matchup at 18:15, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the Los Angeles Chargers. This game will be aired on ABC and ESPN, ensuring that fans have multiple options to follow the game live.
Other Notable Matches and Broadcast Information
The NHL will also feature a significant game at 17:30, with Tampa Bay facing off against Toronto on the NHL Network. Soccer enthusiasts can catch the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton at 13:00 on USA Network.
For tennis fans, the Miami Invitational will be broadcast at 17:00 on the Tennis Channel, adding to the diverse sports offerings available to Tucson viewers.
Local radio stations will complement the television broadcasts with live coverage of the NBA game at 17:30, featuring the Suns and the Timberwolves on 1490-AM. Tucson talk shows will also provide sports commentary, with “Spears and Ali” airing at 07:00 on 1490-AM, followed by “Eye on the Ball” at 15:00 on 1450-AM and “D.K. on the Sports Tip” at 16:00 on 1290-AM.
As always, the schedule is subject to change, and viewers are encouraged to check local listings for the latest updates. The channel guides for various networks are as follows: ESPN (Channel 24 on Cox, Channel 2 on Comcast, Channel 206 on DirecTV, Channel 140 on Dish), ESPN2 (Channel 25 on Cox, Channel 30 on Comcast, Channel 209 on DirecTV, Channel 143 on Dish), and many others.
With a robust lineup that caters to fans of all sports, Tucson is set for an engaging day of athletic competition on December 8, 2023.
