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How to Watch NFC West Divisional Matchup: 49ers vs. Rams – Time, TV Schedule, Live Stream


The San Francisco 49ers (3-1) face off against the Los Angeles Rams (3-1) in a pivotal NFC West divisional matchup on Thursday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. Both teams are tied for the top spot in the division, making this a must-watch clash for playoff positioning. The game will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and promises high stakes with stars like Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey for the 49ers squaring off against Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua for the Rams.
Here's everything you need to know to catch the action: 

📌 Game Details

  • Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025

  • Time: 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT / 10:15 PM UTC)

  • Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

  • Matchup: San Francisco 49ers (3-1) vs. Los Angeles Rams (3-1)

  • 📺 TV Schedule & Broadcast Channels

    • National Broadcast (US): Prime Video (exclusive Thursday Night Football)

  • Local Blackout Rules: May apply, but usually overridden by Prime Video

  • International Broadcasts:

    • UK: Sky Sports NFL, Now TV

  • Canada: DAZN

  • Mexico: ESPN, Fox Sports

  • Other regions: Check local broadcasters (e.g., beIN Sports, ESPN International)

  • 🌐 Live Stream Options

    • Primary: Prime Video (free with Amazon Prime; 30-day trial available)

  • NFL+: $6.99/month (mobile/tablet only), Premium $14.99/month

  • YouTube TV: $72.99/month (with free trial)

  • FuboTV: From $79.99/month (7-day free trial)

  • Hulu + Live TV: $76.99/month (3-day free trial, may need add-ons)

  • International Streams:

    • DAZN (Canada/Australia/Germany) – $29.99/month or $199.99/year

  • NFL Game Pass International – $280/season or $6.99/week

  • 🎙️ Radio & Audio Coverage

    • National: Westwood One Sports (pregame at 7:30 PM ET)

  • Local Radio:

    • 49ers: 810 AM/1050 AM (San Francisco), SiriusXM Channel 83

  • Rams: ESPN LA 710 AM, SiriusXM Channel 227

  • Streaming: TuneIn Radio, SiriusXM app, NFL app

  • 💡 Additional Viewing Tips

    • VPN: Use ExpressVPN (or similar) if abroad to access US Prime Video

  • Pregame Coverage: Amazon’s TNF Pregame Show – 7:00 PM ET (Kaylee Hartung, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Whitworth)

  • Postgame: Highlights & analysis on NFL.com, YouTube, NFL app

  • Tickets: Starting at ~$150 on SeatGeek/StubHub resale

  • This NFC West showdown could go down to the wire—don't miss it! For the latest injury updates or lineup changes, check NFL.com or the official team apps. If you're betting, the Rams are slight favorites (-3.5 spread). Go Niners or Rams? Let us know in the comments.



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