Disney, ESPN and the NBA are teaming up to present Dunk the Halls - the first real-time animated NBA game using Sony's Beyond Sports technology - on Christmas Day 2024.
The New York Knicks - led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns - host the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul.
Dunk the Halls will air live across Africa on ESPN2 (DStv 219, Starsat 249) on 25 December at 19:00 (CAT). This special marks the first ever animated presentation of an NBA game.
The virtual, live re-creation of the Spurs vs. Knicks game will be set on iconic "Main Street, USA" in Magic Kingdom® Park as the teams play, while Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Goofy and Chip and Dale cheer them on.