Here’s how to watch 49ers vs Seahawks for the 2026 NFC Divisional Round matchup, plus some context and forum-style flavor around the game.

Game basics

  • Matchup: San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks.
  • Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026.
  • Kickoff time: 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT) from Lumen Field in Seattle.
  • Event: NFC Divisional Round, with a trip to the NFC Championship Game on the line.

How to watch on TV

  • Primary channel (U.S.): FOX is carrying the national TV broadcast.
  • If you have a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming package that includes FOX in your local market, you can simply tune in at kickoff.
  • In many markets, FOX is available via a digital antenna if you are within range of local broadcast towers.

How to stream 49ers vs Seahawks

You have several streaming options depending on whether you want a free trial or already subscribe.

Official FOX streaming

  • FOX Sports website: You can stream the game via FOXSports.com with a qualifying TV provider login.
  • FOX Sports App / FOX streaming: The game is listed as available through the FOX Sports App and FOX’s streaming offering (e.g., “FOX One”/similar branding) with a free trial window for new users.

Live TV streaming services

Some major live TV streamers carry FOX in many markets and are promoting this game:

  • Fubo:
    • Carries FOX in many regions and is advertising the game; also offers a free trial for eligible new customers.
* After trial, it becomes a monthly sports-focused streaming subscription.
  • DirecTV Stream (or similar FOX-carrying services):
    • FOX is available on many live TV streaming bundles; some plans offer intro discounts or free trials around marquee playoff games.

Always double‑check that FOX is included in your specific local market before signing up, since local affiliates vary by region.

NFL+ (mobile/tablet option)

  • NFL+ lists the game as available to stream, particularly on mobile devices and tablets via the NFL app, with downloads through Apple App Store and Google Play.
  • Features and availability can differ by plan tier (e.g., local and primetime games on mobile).

If you’re outside the U.S.

  • In some non‑U.S. markets, the game may be bundled into broader NFL packages or regional sports platforms, such as Sky’s NFL offering in certain European countries.
  • Services like Sky Sport promote live access to NFL games with options to stream on TV, PC, Mac, smartphone, and tablet, sometimes with replay features for a limited time after the game.

Community / “forum” angle and trending context

This matchup has a bit of a saga feel to it:

  • Seattle fans are leaning into the narrative that their recent 13–3 win over San Francisco proved the matchup tilts in the Seahawks’ favor, citing how they “neutralized” the 49ers’ offense late in the regular season.
  • 49ers fans counter that the playoffs are different, their roster is healthier, and their previous postseason success gives them a psychological edge in a fourth meeting in just over a year.

On team subreddits and forums:

You’ll see a mix of fatalism and bravado—49ers supporters venting about injuries or officiating “storylines,” and Seahawks fans reveling in Lumen Field’s atmosphere and their late‑season surge.

If you like the fan‑experience vibe:

  • Some creators run live “watch‑along” streams on platforms like YouTube, where they provide commentary and react in real time while you watch the official broadcast on your own screen.
  • These aren’t official game streams (they can’t show the live game feed), but they can feel like watching with a big online crowd.

Quick checklist: how to watch 49ers vs Seahawks

  1. In the U.S. on TV:
    • Turn on FOX at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Jan. 17, 2026.
  1. Streaming with a login:
    • Use FOXSports.com or the FOX Sports App/FOX streaming service with a TV provider or a new‑user trial.
  1. Streaming via live TV apps:
    • Sign up for a service that includes FOX in your area (Fubo, DirecTV Stream, etc.), ideally using a free trial if you’re new.
  1. Mobile/tablet option:
    • Open NFL+ in the NFL app (Apple App Store or Google Play) if your subscription tier includes local/primetime games.
  1. Outside the U.S.:
    • Check your local NFL carrier (for example, Sky Sport in some European regions) for live coverage and streaming details.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.