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Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season culminates in an electric atmosphere at Levi's Stadium as the Chicago Bears face off against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football.
The Bears clinched the NFC North crown with the Green Bay Packers' loss Saturday and will look to improve their seed as they look to January. They arrive at Levi's Stadium riding a wave of momentum following a heart-stopping, 22-16 overtime comeback victory against the rival ackers — a game where they scored 16 points in the final minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime to stun their rivals.
Standing in their way are the perennial NFC contenders, the 49ers, who have their own sights on maximizing their playoff seed. This game features a clash of styles: Chicago’s opportunistic defense against the 49ers’ punishing, physically dominant rushing attack, setting the stage for a classic December dogfight. Moreover, the game features the first pick in the NFL draft versus the last pick at quarterbacks, with Caleb Williams (No. 1 in 2024) facing off against Brock Purdy (No. 262 in 2022).
With seeding implications on the line for both sides, this is more than just a regular season game—it’s a playoff preview. Get ready for a high-stakes, prime-time battle that will shape the NFC bracket.
Here's how to watch Week 17's edition of "Sunday Night Football."
Who plays on 'Sunday Night Football' tonight?
- Matchup: Bears vs. 49ers
- Location: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
This Sunday's primetime game is played at the site of Super Bowl 60, Levi's Stadium. This Week 17 matchup is between two Super Bowl contenders, who will both be vying for a return to Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026.
What time is the NFL game on tonight?
- Date: Sunday, December 28
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
The Bears and 49ers will kick off at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28.
What channel is 'Sunday Night Football' on?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
"Sunday Night Football" airs nationally on NBC with Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (analyst) on the call. Melissa Stark will be on the sidelines.
Cord-cutters can watch the action on Peacock. Peacock’s sports programming features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, Premier League soccer, golf, and more.
'Sunday Night Football' radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to "Sunday Night Football" live with SiriusXM on channel 88, NFL Radio, for the national call.
Those looking for team-specific channels can find them on SiriusXM as well; channel 225 will be the 49ers broadcast while 226 will be the Bears.
New customers can often get their first month of SiriusXM for free. With a subscription, you can listen to every NFL game live, plus comprehensive coverage of college football, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, and more. Stay updated with all the news and analysis from SiriusXM NFL Radio and other sport-specific channels.
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