St Patrick's Day 2025: NBA to Premier League; here's some sporting events you can enjoy this weekend
While the consumption of «green beer» and several popular Irish beverages is one of the most common traditions associated with the festival, there's no harm in throwing a bucket of fried chicken and some great sporting fixtures in the mix.
St Patrick's Day popularity
While St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, the day honoring his legacy is celebrated with great fervour and joy in a number of other countries, including Canada, the US, and Australia, as well. St Patrick's Day is observed on the day the Christian missionary supposedly died.
St Patrick's Day 2025: How to celebrate with friends and family
If you want to keep away from the hustle and bustle of parades and bars this St Patrick's Day, you can celebrate the festivity indoors with your friends and/or family with the same enthusiasm. All you need are an endless supply of beer, fritters, and some great holiday delicacies, along with a guide to the most happening sporting fixtures to add unending cheers to the room. Here are some of the best matches across different sports that you can enjoy.
St Patrick's Day: Sporting events to look out for:
Soccer
Live Events
Premier League
March 16 (Sunday)
- — Arsenal vs Chelsea
- — Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur
- — Leicester City vs Manchester United
English League Cup
- — Liverpool vs Newcastle United
International Friendlies
- — Honduras vs Guatemala
March 17 (Monday)
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
- — Tanzania vs Congo
NBA
March 16 (Sunday)
- — Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets
- — Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons
- — Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets
- — Miami Heat vs Memphis Grizzlies
- — Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- — New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs
- — New York Knicks vs Golden State Warriors
