What to Watch in November 2023: A Guide to Streaming Sports, Fall TV

Here’s the ultimate list of live events, in-season competitions and holiday celebrations to watch this month, including the classic NFL Thanksgiving games.

Author:
Claire Kuwana
Publish date:
Oct 26, 2023

All times Eastern.

NASCAR Cup Series Championship

The NASCAR Cup Series is the top racing series in the sport, and the 2023 playoffs conclude at the start of November.

How to Watch

Live coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway will stream on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. on NBC.

Truck Series NASCAR — Nascar is one of the premier motorsport leagues in the United States.

TV coverage and schedule

Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. (NBC)

NBA In-Season Tournament

The 2023–24 regular season kicked off at the end of October, with tip offs happening across the league. But on Nov. 3, the NBA will debut its inaugural In-Season Tournament, an annual competition featuring all 30 teams in the league. Teams play among a group of five (within their conference) based on their records from last season.

How to watch

Live coverage of the In-Season Tournament will begin on Nov. 3 and continue through Dec. 9, and can be streamed live with NBA League Pass.

TV coverage and schedule

Dates: Nov. 3 to December 9 (NBA League Pass)

Friday, Nov. 3

In-Season Tournament begins: Watch on League Pass with fuboTV.

Thursday, Dec. 7

Semifinals begin: Watch on League Pass with fuboTV.

Saturday, Dec. 9

Championship: Watch on League Pass with fuboTV.

UFC 295

As of Tuesday, there is a new fight headlining the card at Madison Square Garden this month. Jon Jones will no longer be able to defend his UFC heavyweight title after being ruled out of the title fight against former champ Stipe Miocic due to injury. The vacant light heavyweight title fight, between JiYí Procházka and Alex Pereira, will headline the event instead. There will also be a co-main event, a fight for the interim heavyweight title featuring Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich.

How to Watch

Live coverage of UFC 295 will be on Saturday, Nov. 11 on ESPN+.

TV coverage and schedule

Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10 p.m. (ESPN+)

The Golden Bachelor Finale

The Bachelor franchise unveiled a new show this year, and it has quickly become a fan favorite. The Golden Bachelor himself, Gerry Turner, has put a wholesome twist on the televised journey to love, so make sure you catch the eighth and final episode of the season to see who goes home with his heart.

How to Watch

Live coverage of The Golden Bachelor will be on ABC on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m.

TV coverage and schedule

Thursday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. (ABC)

Thanksgiving Day NFL Games

The annual tradition returns as the Lions and Cowboys, of course, are set to host on Thanksgiving Day. The Packers will travel to Detroit to kick off Thursday’s slate, followed by the Commanders facing Dak Prescott & Co. And for your post-dinner slump, get comfortable for an NFC showdown: The Seahawks host the contending 49ers to round out a holiday of football.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott holds the ball — The Cowboys are 4–7 in their last 11 Thanksgiving games.
Jeff Hanisch/USA TODAY Sports

How to watch

Live coverage of the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games will be on Nov. 23 on FOX, CBS and NBC.

TV coverage and schedule

Dates: Nov. 23 (FOX, CBS, NBC)

Thursday, Nov. 23

Packers at Lions at 12:30 p.m. (FOX)

Commanders at Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. (CBS)

49ers at Seahawks at 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The annual tradition continues, and all of the usual faces will be out there, along with some news ones. From the classic Snoopy to SpongeBob Squarepants, Pikachu Bluey, there’s bound to be a character everyone’s hoping to spot.