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The Seattle Seahawks are back at Lumen Field with a trip to the NFC Championship Game on the line,aand fans have flooded Google with the same question: What time is Seahawks vs. 49ers, what channel is it on, and how can I stream it?
Here’s the up-to-the-minute viewing guide for Saturday’s NFC Divisional Round matchup between Seattle and San Francisco, plus a few key roster notes that could shape how this one looks once the ball goes in the air.
Kickoff time, TV channel and live stream for Seahawks vs. 49ers
Kickoff: 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
TV: FOX
Where: Lumen Field (Seattle)
Streaming options (depending on what you subscribe to):
- FOX Sports app / FOXSports.com
- FOX One (where available)
- Live TV streaming services that carry FOX (examples frequently listed for this game include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling, DIRECTV Stream)
- NFL+ (availability can vary by device/market)
If you’re searching “Seahawks game today live” or “what time does the Seahawks play today,” the short answer is: 5 p.m. in Seattle, 8 p.m. on the East Coast, on FOX.
Why this playoff rematch feels different than “just another Seahawks-49ers game”
This is the third meeting of the season between Seattle and San Francisco, and the stakes are obvious: survive and advance, or pack it up. Seattle earned the right to host, and the atmosphere at Lumen should look and sound like January football is supposed to.
Rumors before the game suggest former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll would add to the frenzy at Lumen Field.
From a football standpoint, the storyline is also familiar: can the Seahawks play clean, control the pace, and avoid the handful of momentum swings San Francisco always seems to generate in these matchups?
And there’s real personnel tension on both sidelines. San Francisco will be without tight end George Kittle due to an Achilles injury, a major hit to how the 49ers stress defenses in the middle of the field.
Is Sam Darnold Playing Today?
Seattle’s quarterback situation is also worth monitoring. Sam Darnold has been listed as questionable with an oblique issue, and Seattle’s final injury designations/inactives will be worth checking again closer to kickoff.
Darnold has said he’s confident he’ll play, but still carries the questionable tag going into the game.
Quick context: odds, what to watch, and what fans are searching
If you want one fast snapshot of how this game is being framed heading into kickoff, the betting market has Seattle favored by 7 with a total around 45.5 (listing cited by CBS Sports/DraftKings).
A few “watch for it early” items that typically decide playoff games like this:
- Turnovers and field position. One short field can flip the whole night.
- Red-zone efficiency. January possessions are precious.
- Run-game involvement. Fans have also been searching “Kenneth Walker stats,” and Seattle’s ability to stay balanced usually starts with getting its backs involved early. Walker has 221 rushes this season for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns.
Radio/listen: Seattle coverage is listed via 710 Seattle Sports, with national radio options also commonly available for playoff games.
Erik Anderson is an award-winning sports journalist covering the NBA, MLB and NFL for Heavy.com. He also focuses on the trading card market. His work has appeared in nationally-recognized outlets including The New York Times, Associated Press , USA Today, and ESPN. More about Erik Anderson
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