No. 1. Tonight marks a key matchup in the NFC as two teams go head-to-head in what’s left of Sunday Night Football for this season.
The Chicago Bears pulled off a remarkable win against the Green Bay Packers last week. Following the Packers’ loss to Baltimore last night, the Bears have now secured their title as the NFC North Champions. With two games remaining, including one against the San Francisco 49ers tonight, they have a chance to finalize their seed at No. 1, 2, or 3 in the NFC. A win tonight would significantly boost their chances for the top seed and home-field advantage.
Meanwhile, the 49ers are fighting for a wild-card spot in the NFC, and the division title in the NFC West remains uncertain. If they manage to defeat the Bears tonight, they could set up a crucial winner-takes-all game against the Seattle Seahawks next week.
Bears vs 49ers: What you need to know
- When: December 28th at 8:20 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
- Where: Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
- Channel: NBC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (offering a free trial)
So, if you’re looking to catch the Bears and 49ers game tonight without cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service. One decent option is DIRECTV, which is priced at around $49.99 per month and provides a five-day free trial, along with access to NBC.
Sling TV also offers an economical way to stream NFL games, with its Choice Plan starting at $19.99 per month, including NBC.
Bears vs. 49ers start time:
The game is set to kick off tonight (December 28) at 8:20 PM ET.
2025 Sunday Night Football Schedule:
- Week 17: Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers – December 28th
- Week 18: Teams TBD – January 4th
