SANTA CLARA — The NFL has officially locked in the kickoff time for the Week 18 regular-season finale between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, and it’s a prime-time Saturday spotlight. Seattle will travel to
Levi’s Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with kickoff set for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) as part of the league’s Saturday doubleheader.
This isn’t just a rivalry closer — it’s a heavyweight showdown with the
NFC’s top seed and postseason positioning in focus. With everything tightening at the top of the conference, the stakes are built-in: win the finale, finish strong, and carry maximum momentum into January.
As the San Francisco 49ers prepare to host the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium, severe weather alerts have officially shifted the conversation from the playbook to the elements.
Heavy Rain & Flood Warnings: A brutal environment is brewing.
50MPH Wind Gusts: Conditions that could turn this into the most demanding battle of the season.
Postponement Risk: With lighting and flood risks, officials are on high alert.
Inside the building, the focus isn’t just on the opponent — it’s on survival. With playoff positioning on the line, this Week 17 matchup will be defined by who can weather the storm before the first snap.
49ERS: Gear up, stay safe, and be ready for anything. This is football at its rawest.
Broadcast Information
- TV: ABC / ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN platforms (where available)
Key Things to Watch
- Top-seed pressure: This is a true “big picture” game — the kind that can shape the road through the NFC.
- Prime-time intensity: The league placed it in the Saturday night showcase window, and that usually means playoff-level urgency from snap one.
- Statement finish: Week 18 finales often become tone-setters — one team leaves with belief, the other leaves with regret.
Schedule Update
- Matchup: Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers (Week 18 – Regular Season Finale)
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT — Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California)
