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Both the Bears and 49ers are already locked into postseason berths. Where will they start their playoff exploits?
That remains up in the air.
Both sides represent the cream of the crop in their respective divisions, with Chicago climbing to the top of the NFC North amid a torrent of Caleb Williams touchdown passes and interceptions by Kevin Byard, Nahshon Wright and Terrell Edmunds. The Bears’ most recent feat saw them rally to beat the Packers at Soldier Field in overtime. They’re one win away from a divisional crown, their first since 2018.
STREAM: Watch Bears vs. 49ers LIVE with Peacock
San Francisco, meanwhile, finds itself in the hunt for the NFC West title. Kyle Shanahan’s side could be peaking at the right time — Brock Purdy is fresh off a five-touchdown day against the Colts, by far his best display of the regular season. A win against an upstart Chicago side would go a long way toward cementing San Francisco’s place as one of the conference’s truest contenders just weeks before the postseason kicks off.
AllSportsPeople is tracking live updates from Sunday night’s matchup between Chicago and San Francisco. Follow below for highlights, live results and more from a clash of two of the NFC’s best prizefighters.
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Where to watch Bears vs. 49ers
Bears vs. 49ers start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 28
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Chicago and San Francisco's "Sunday Night Football" clash will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco, where the 49ers are 4-2 this season.
What channel is Bears vs. 49ers on today?
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
Sunday's matchup between the Bears and 49ers will be aired on NBC nationally. Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be on the call, while Melissa Stark will offer musings from the sideline.
Cord-cutters can find the action on Peacock.
NFL Week 17 schedule
Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
| Thu, Dec. 25 | Cowboys at Commanders | 1:00 p.m. | Netflix |
| Thu, Dec. 25 | Lions at Vikings | 4:30 p.m. | Netflix |
| Thu, Dec. 25 | Broncos at Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
Saturday, December 27
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
| Sat, Dec. 27 | Texans at Chargers | 4:30 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Sat, Dec. 27 | Ravens at Packers | 8:00 p.m. | Peacock (Exclusive) |
Sunday, December 28
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Buccaneers at Dolphins | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Steelers at Browns | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Cardinals at Bengals | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Jaguars at Colts | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Seahawks at Panthers | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Patriots at Jets | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Saints at Titans | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Giants at Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Eagles at Bills | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Dec. 28 | Bears at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
Monday, December 29
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
| Mon, Dec. 29 | Rams at Falcons | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |