Horse racing, cricket (outside the UK), rugby and football are front and center and it’s a special time of the year with bumper crowds, as families and friends all gather and go to games together.

The name has stuck, but now ... Unlike in the U.S., where Americans can expect an NBA game on Christmas, Boxing Day is where U.K. competition goes down. Eight Premiere League soccer games are ...

Christmas is a time for family, for spreading joy and, of course, the always hotly-anticipated Boxing Day round of ... among the big names watching pitchside across the games.

Other big names like Manchester ... Highlights of Boxing Day include a full schedule of matches and the quintessential turkey sandwiches during game-time viewing. Fans typically indulge in a ...