The last two NFC champions are set to clash in the opening round of the playoffs.
Soon, on January 11th, Jalen Hurts and the defending Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles will take on Brock Purdy’s San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field.
This wild card matchup marks the first meeting of these two strong franchises in the 2025-26 season.
If you’re thinking about going to the game, tickets are available through primary and secondary market sites like Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats, and Gametime.
After digging around, it turns out that the lowest ticket price for this rematch of the 2022 NFC Championship is around $214 on Vivid Seats as of now.
For those wanting to sit in the 100 level, tickets start at $374, which includes fees from GameTime.
Before this contest, Nick Sirianni’s Eagles suffered a tough loss to the Washington Commanders, finishing the season with a 12-5 record and landing as the NFC’s No. 3 seed.
On the other hand, Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers faced a setback against the Seahawks on January 3rd. A win in that game would have secured them the district championship, the top seed in the conference, home-field advantage, and a first-round bye.
Not quite how it was supposed to go, right?
Still, the Niners, who’ve made the playoffs in five of the last seven seasons, shouldn’t be underestimated.
Interestingly, a prediction from Bleacher Report suggests a 32-30 victory for Philadelphia. This analysis notes that Kyle Shanahan may have a strategy to get the win in Philadelphia during wild card weekend. They seem to think that if the Eagles’ offense doesn’t find their rhythm due to the break, the 49ers could pull off the win.
It’ll definitely be interesting to see how this matchup unfolds.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers NFC Wild Card Tickets
You can find a detailed comparison of ticket prices on various platforms like Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats, and GameTime here.
Lincoln Financial Field seating chart
If you’ve never experienced a game in person—and I mean really felt the electricity—you might want to check out the seating chart for Lincoln Financial Field here.
About the Eagles vs. 49ers game
So, San Francisco, despite being in sixth place, has a 12-5 record, which is actually better than Philadelphia’s 11-6. Yet, they’ll be playing away.
But, I guess that shouldn’t have too much of an impact. The Niners did really well at Levi’s Stadium with a 7-2 record this season.
Their biggest obstacle seems to be that crushing loss to the Seahawks in Week 18.
Chris Knox raised a concern about whether that game took a toll on the 49ers, especially considering they’ve lost several key players to injuries recently. Their defense has had some challenges that might make things tough against a fully healthy Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley.
Head coach Nick Sirianni mentioned that staying healthy was a priority for his team heading into the playoffs.
How to watch the Eagles vs. 49ers Wild Card Game
If you’re planning to watch the game, it will air on Fox. If you don’t have cable, a free trial from DIRECTV could be a good option.
Big concert in 2026
Besides this exciting wildcard game, there are some big concerts on the horizon in Philadelphia.
Here are a few notable artists you might want to check out:
- Bad Premonition (March 13th)
- Morgan Wallen (July 31st and August 1st)
- Foo Fighters (August 13)
- RUSH (August 21st and 23rd)
- AC/DC (September 29)
If you’re interested, there’s a list of more big artists touring in 2026—you might find just the show you’re looking for.
