The Seahawks and 49ers kick off the 2025-26 season against each other, and they’re set to meet again to finish the regular season. This game carries more weight than just a simple win or loss.
With the NFC West division title still up for grabs, it’s a do-or-die situation. The team that comes out on top—either the 13-3 Seahawks or the 12-4 49ers—will clinch the NFC West, secure the top seed in the NFC, earn a first-round playoff bye, and also gain home-field advantage.
Both squads are pushing for their sixth straight win. Recently, the 49ers triumphed over the Bears in a close 42-38 game, while the Seahawks had a more comfortable 27-10 victory against the Panthers. Earlier in the season, the 49ers faced the Seahawks and took their first loss, with the Seahawks winning that match 17-13.
Seahawks vs. 49ers: Key Information
- When: January 3rd, 8 PM ET
- Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Channel: ESPN, ABC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (free trial available)
For those looking to catch the game today, here’s how to do it without a cable subscription.
Game Start Time
The Seahawks vs. 49ers match is set to kick off on January 3rd at 8 PM ET on ESPN.
Watching for Free
If cable isn’t an option, you might want to consider a live TV streaming service for your Seahawks vs. 49ers viewing. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial that features ESPN and ABC. Once the trial is up, you can access over 90 channels for about $49.99 monthly.
Not ready to commit to a subscription? Sling TV offers an option—you can grab a one-day pass for $4.99, giving you access to everything Sling TV Orange provides, including ESPN. They also have longer pass options that range from three to seven days.
Manning Cast Tonight?
Indeed! Peyton and Eli Manning will host a live segment on ESPN2 for the final Manning cast of the regular season, where they’ll watch and react to the Seahawks-49ers game, along with some special guests yet to be announced.
NFL Playoff Schedule
- Wildcard Round: January 10th to 12th (6 games)
- Division Round: January 17th-18th (4 games)
- Conference Championship: January 25th (2 games)
- Pro Bowl Game: February 3rd
- Super Bowl LX: February 8th
