It's the most wonderful time of the year for sports fans. Yes, the football action has been thick and fast this season but the coverage ramps up a notch this Christmas.
But it's not just a bumper schedule of football avid supporters can look forward to this holiday season.
Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the 10 reasons why you must tune into sport over the festive period.

1. Premier League crackers
Boxing Day is one of the best days for football fans anyway, but this year the jam-packed Premier League schedule following Christmas Day is a salivating prospect.