On Sunday, the league revealed that the 49ers—fresh off a Wild Card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles—would travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on Saturday, January 17. At the time, the exact kickoff time had not yet been announced, with two possible windows—1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT.
That uncertainty ended Monday night, when the NFL confirmed the 49ers-Seahawks game will kick off at 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) at Lumen Field. It will be broadcast on FOX.
Saturday, January 17
1:30 p.m. — Bills at Broncos (CBS, Paramount+)
5:00 p.m. — 49ers at Seahawks (FOX)
Sunday, January 18
12:00 p.m. — Texans at Patriots (ESPN/ABC)
3:30 p.m. — Rams at Bears (NBC, Peacock)
* All times Pacific
The winner of the NFC Divisional Round matchup will advance to the NFC Championship Game. If Seattle prevails, the Seahawks will host the winner of Sunday's game between the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears. If the 49ers pull off a second consecutive road upset, they will travel to face the winner of that contest.
Sunday, January 25
12:00 p.m.— AFC Championship Game (CBS, Paramount+)
3:30 p.m. — NFC Championship Game (FOX)
Seattle enters the matchup with San Francisco as a 7.5-point favorite. Saturday's game will mark the third meeting of the season between the longtime NFC West rivals. The 49ers opened the year with a 17-13 win at Lumen Field in Week 1, while the Seahawks responded with a 13-3 victory at Levi's Stadium in the regular-season finale in Week 18.
Not everyone is pleased with the short-week turnaround. NFL insider Josina Anderson reported that some—presumably within the 49ers organization—are unhappy with the Saturday scheduling.
NBC Sports Bay Area beat writer Matt Maiocco was even more blunt, calling the NFL's scheduling decision "asinine."
Regardless of the frustration, the situation is now set. The 49ers will face the Seahawks on Saturday and must make the best of the circumstances.
More pressing than the schedule is San Francisco's health entering the game. After enduring a season filled with injuries, the 49ers lost another key contributor in the Wild Card round, as All-Pro tight end George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles against the Eagles. The team will now push forward without one of its most influential leaders and offensive weapons.
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