Getty Nick Bosa celebrating a big play for the San Francisco 49ers.
Division rivals Seattle and San Francisco kick off NFC Wild Card action on Saturday, January 14.
The game (4:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on Fox, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include Fox in nearly every market and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable and want to watch the game for free, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch the Seahawks vs 49ers streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in most markets) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Seahawks vs 49ers live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Spots app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Fox (live in most markets) is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the Seahawks vs 49ers live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the Seahawks vs 49ers live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
If You Live in Canada: DAZN
Viewers in Canada can watch a live stream of every NFL game (preseason, regular season, postseason), NFL Network and NFL RedZone via DAZN, which comes with a free trial:
Once signed up, viewers in Canada can watch the Seahawks vs 49ers live on the DAZN app or DAZN website.
Compatible devices for the DAZN app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Samsung Smart TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Seahawks vs 49ers Preview
After slipping into the playoffs, the Seattle Seahawks (9-8) look to pull a big upset against the No. 3 seed San Francisco 49ers (13-4).
San Francisco routed the Seahawks 27-7 in their first meeting of the season in September with Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback. The Seahawks couldn’t get much better of a result in a 21-13 loss at second time around with backup quarterback Brock Purdy making his third start for the Niners.
“Brock’s success is a major testament to Jimmy,” 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey said via Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com. “Jimmy has handled so many things like a true pro. A lot of the things Brock does, Jimmy did. And that is from Jimmy, that it was passed on.”
Purdy has arguably been one of the biggest stories of the season since he took over after Garoppolo’s injury. Purdy has 1,374 yards passing for 13 touchdowns versus four interceptions in six games played.
Seattle has been one of the biggest stories, too, considering the team got labeled a rebuild project after the departure of star quarterback Russell Wilson. Geno Smith led the Seahawks to a winning record and made the offense go with 4,282 yards passing for 30 touchdowns versus 11 interceptions.
Smith emerged as one of the top potential free agents in the NFL in the process. The Seahawks might not let him walk in free agency though.
“I mean, he better come back,” Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett said via ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “Obviously, I want the best for him. … But he’s played phenomenal. He’s put himself in a great position. I’m just grateful that he got his opportunity. He took advantage of it. He’s been paying great. He was able to go out there and he broke some records today. It’s just great for him, man. He’s a great person, great dude.”
The Seahawks defense gives up 23.6 points per game and allows 379.1 yards per game, but Smith and company have kept almost every game close. Seattle lost by double digits only twice all season.
San Francisco boasts one of the strongest defenses in the league, led by defensive lineman Nick Bosa. The 49ers allow 16.3 points and 318.6 yards per game.
While the 49ers and Seahawks could face rainy and windy conditions on Saturday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t concerned.
“I always think bad weather slows the game down and equalizes stuff, but when it’s one game, three and a half hours in the playoffs, I look at all games as equal,” Shanahan said via Pro Football Talk. “I know we’re favored, I know what people say, but this is the NFL and this is the playoffs and last time we played them, it came down to last possession, I expect it to be the same.”
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Seahawks vs 49ers Live Stream: How to Watch Playoffs Online