Live Stream the NFL Divisional Game Free From Anywhere
The latest chapter in one of the NFL’s biggest rivalries is set to be written on Saturday, as the San Francisco 49ers head up Route 101 to try and topple the No. 1 NFC seed: the Seattle Seahawks. Here we have all the relevant information you need regarding how to watch 49ers vs. Seahawks live, no matter where in the world you are.
With Super Bowl LX taking place at their own Levi’s Stadium in February, the 49ers couldn’t have timed their hot streak much better. From a middling 6-4 record, Kyle Shanahan’s men won six games straight to secure their postseason place. Then, faced with last year’s national champions in the wild card game, they clipped the Eagles’ wings with a huge 4th quarter that included one of the boldest trick plays you’ll see and a touchdown pass from Jauan Jennings. It all bodes well for a tilt at the title 31 years in the making.
Then again, no team in the division can match the swagger of the Seahawks right now. Their 14-3 record was well earned, and they haven’t added to the ‘L’ column since before Thanksgiving. Nobody surpassed the 1,793 receiving yards recorded by Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the regular season, while Sam Darnold’s impressive contract already seems to be paying dividends.
Lumen Field is no fortress, however, and nobody knows that quite like the 49ers — they inflicted a 17-13 defeat on the Seahawks here in the very first week of the season. It’s set to be a thriller, and you can find out how to watch 49ers vs. Seahawks using our guide below. We’ll also explain where there are free live streams of this game, and how to watch your domestic stream even if you’re overseas this weekend.
How to watch 49ers vs. Seahawks for free
NFL fans in Australia and New Zealand are among the luckiest on the planet, as they get to watch all Divisional Round matches absolutely free. They’ll be streamed live and on demand by 7Plus and TVNZ+, respectively.
In the US and want to watch 49ers vs. Seahawks for free? Streaming services such as DirecTV, Fubo, and Fox One all carry free trials if you haven’t used them in the past.
How to watch 49ers vs. Seahawks from anywhere
Try watching your usual 49ers vs. Seahawks live stream when you’re overseas and you’ll inevitably find that you’re denied access due to regional restrictions. It’s certainly annoying, but there is a solution: a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs work by giving you an IP address in a completely different country, making it seem to your laptop, smartphone, or streaming device like you’re located there instead.
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How to watch 49ers vs. Seahawks in the US
FOX has the rights to show 49ers vs. Seahawks in the US, meaning it will be widely available to watch on cable plans or through over-the-air antennae. Don’t have access to FOX through those means, but still want to watch this Divisional Round matchup? You can tune in through the network’s relatively new FOX One streaming service (from $20/month) or through your choice of one of the best live TV streaming services.
DirecTV is one such provider that includes FOX and can be tailored to your TV viewing habits. If it’s just sports that you’re interested in, then it would make sense to opt for its DirecTV MySports genre pack. It costs $70 a month and includes FOX, FS1, FS2, ESPN, TNT, USA, NFL Network, NBA TV, MLB Network, and the Golf Channel among its dedicated channel lineup. FOX also appears in its regular streaming packages that start at $90 a month. There’s a five-day free trial for new customers.
DirecTV MySports
DirecTV’s MySports pack carries popular sports channels, from mainstays like ESPN to niche offerings like the ACC Network.
Sling TV is one of the most affordable options for cord-cutters. It features local FOX channels in select cities (check yours is covered here) with its 40+ channel Blue plan that costs from $46 a month or the more streamlined Select plan from $20 a month. It’s a flexible cord-cutting service that you can cancel at any time you wish.
Sling TV Subscription
For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you’re looking for. It’s more customizable than other plans, with three options you can choose from, so you pay for only what you need. New members often get a chunky discount on their first month.
Fubo is one of the most comprehensive cord-cutting services on the market, and FOX is a staple of all its plans; including its dedicated Sports plan. Subscriptions start from $56 a month, but you can save $10 on your first month, and there’s the option to try before you buy with its free trial for new customers.
Fubo Sports + News
The new Fubo Sports + News pack is only available in select areas. It combines 20+ major sports channels (including the new ESPN Unlimited) and select local networks (ABC, CBS, and FOX).
A solid budget viewing option is NFL Plus, which starts at just $7 a month. However, this option is only available on mobile devices, like tablets and phones, so one of the aforementioned services might be a better fit if you’re hoping to watch on your TV.
How to watch 49ers vs. Seahawks in the UK
Sky TV is showing three of this weekend’s playoff matchups in the UK, including 49ers vs Seahawks, so if you already have a subscription that includes Sky Sports, you’re good to go. That also means you can watch with a more flexible Now Sports Membership, costing £15 a day or £35 a month.
Alternatively, you can watch this and every other remaining game of the season for £15 thanks to NFL Game Pass via DAZN. Watch on your web browser, or the DAZN app for smartphones, tablets, games consoles, Smart TVs, and other streaming devices.
How to watch 49ers vs. Seahawks in Australia
The 49ers vs. Seahawks game is scheduled to go out on Sunday on the free-to-air Channel 7 in Australia. That also means it will be available to stream for free on the 7Plus streaming platform, with availability on your web browser or through its app for mobiles and streaming devices.
If you have either of the Kayo Sports or Disney+ streaming services, you’ll also find 49ers vs. Seahawks live streams on those platforms, as well as on ESPN on paid-for TV.
How to watch 49ers vs. Seahawks in New Zealand
NFL fans in New Zealand get to enjoy the 49ers vs. Seahawks and every other remaining postseason game absolutely free thanks to the TVNZ+ streaming platform. This one starts at 2 p.m. NZDT. Sky Sport or Disney+ subscriber? You can watch on either of those platforms, too.
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