NFL Wild Card: How to Watch the Eagles vs. 49ers Game Online for Free
The NFC Wild Card matchup kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET.
1/11/2026
The NFC Wild Card matchup kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Jalen Hurts #1 and Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles speak during warm ups prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mitchell Leff/Getty Images
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The Philadelphia Eagles are taking on the San Francisco 49ers in a must-see NFL Wild Card game matchup. Kicking off at Lincoln Financial Field in Philly, the Birds aim to become back-to-back Super Bowl champs while the niners are fighting for their third finals appearance since 2020.
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Eagles vs. 49ers game, at a Glance:
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- TV channels: Fox
- Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV
Will the defending Super Bowl champs make it back to the big game? With a star-studded cast of athletes, including Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown, you can never count out the Eagles. On the flipside, San Francisco’s big three: Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle will give Philly’s defense plenty of problems all game. We expect a shoutout at Lincoln Field today.
Want to watch the NFL Wild Card game live? Below is a quick guide on the best ways to watch Philadelphia vs. San Francisco online.
How to Watch the Eagles vs. 49ers Game Online for Free
The Eagles vs. 49ers game will broadcast live on FOX. Don’t have cable? We’ve compiled all the best ways to NFL games with DirecTV and other streaming services that carry Fox. Keep scrolling to learn more.
DirecTV
DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial, which will let you watch Fox and more for free. The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network is included in all of the streaming packages. In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.
Sling TV
Sling TV includes Fox with its Blue package — which features dozens of channels that can be streamed on up to three devices at the same time. If you want even more sports content, get Sling Orange + Blue, which features FS1 and the NFL Network too.
Please note: Sling TV’s pricing and channel availability depends on your local TV market.
Fubo
Fubo is another great option you can take advantage of to watch Fox online. The streamer offers a seven-day free trial that’ll give you access to FOX free and more than 240 live TV channels. The service offers a promo that’ll get you up to $30 off the first month, which can get you access to ESPN and more for as low as $54.99 (reg. $84.99 per month).
Hulu + Live TV
For the most content options, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to the entire Hulu library in addition to more than 95 live TV channels — including Fox for just $82.99 per month.
And, unlike the rest of the options, you can also expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. You’ll not only have all of the Hulu library to watch, but also exclusive and original programming available exclusively on ESPN Unlimited.
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