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Short answer: You can stream the Cowboys vs. 49ers game online for free with DirecTV Stream or watch it live on NBC via Peacock.

NFL fans can expect an entertaining duel tonight as two strong professional rivals meet in a regular season game – as part of Football on Sunday evenings.

The Dallas Cowboys face the San Francisco 49ers tonight at 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. PT live from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. There are still last minute tickets available on resale sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats.

Here’s how to watch Cowboys vs. 49ers on TV

Tonight’s Cowboys vs. 49ers game will be broadcast live on NBC, so you can watch the football game on TV through your local NBC affiliate. Coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT.

In addition to the NFL game, Football on Sunday evenings features country superstar Nate Smith at the center of the halftime show. He is expected to perform some of his hits including “Whiskey on You,” “World on Fire,” “Bulletproof” and others.

How to stream Cowboys vs. 49ers online for free

Want to watch the Cowboys vs. 49ers game online? There are several ways to stream Tonight Football on Sunday evenings Game without cable, including ways to watch it online for free.

Watch Cowboys vs. 49ers on Peacock

The official streaming home for Football on Sunday evenings is Peacock, where you can find a live feed of the NBC broadcast. Don’t have a Peacock subscription? A subscription to the streaming service costs just $7.99 per month and includes a SNF Live stream along with other live sports as well as thousands of TV shows, movies, documentaries and specials.

Watch Cowboys vs. 49ers on DirecTV stream

You can also watch today’s game via DirecTV Stream, which allows you to watch live television over the Internet. DirecTV Stream’s channel lineup includes NBC, so you can stream the Cowboys vs. 49ers online without cable. In the meantime, the streamer is offering a five-day free trial that allows you to live stream tonight’s shows Football on Sunday evenings Play online for free.

Watch Cowboys vs. 49ers on Fubo TV

Our favorite streaming service for live sports is Fubo TV, which also carries a live NBC feed. Fubo offers a seven-day free trial that allows you to live stream the Cowboys vs. 49ers game online for free. The free trial of the service includes a free DVR so you can record the professional soccer game and watch a replay later if necessary. Learn more about Fubo channel availability and pricing here.

With all three streaming options above, you can watch the Cowboys vs. 49ers game on your phone, tablet, laptop or smart TV.

Cowboys vs 49ers Predictions

Tonight’s game marks the 41st meeting between the two teams, including the playoffs, with San Francisco holding a 20-19-1 lead over Dallas. The 49ers have a slight lead in their direct duels, and San Francisco is also favorite to win today’s game. Currently, Dallas and San Francisco have similar records, with the Cowboys at 3-3 and the 49ers at 3-4. Both teams are at the bottom of the NFC standings.

Watch tonight’s Week 8 game live and free online via the DirecTV stream here.