How to Watch 49ers vs. Chiefs on DIRECTV: CBS, Sunday, Dec. 27
By American TV editorial team |
The San Francisco 49ers play at the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 27, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, in Week 16. The game is on CBS, which on DIRECTV is your local CBS station.
Use our NFL on DIRECTV guide and Sunday Ticket guide to compare viewing routes. The listed date, time and network can change; check again during game week.
49ers vs. Chiefs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, December 27, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:25 p.m. ET |
| Location | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| TV | CBS |
| Streaming | Paramount+ (where CBS carries it) |
| Week | NFL Week 16 |
Is 49ers vs. Chiefs on DIRECTV?
You can watch when your DIRECTV package includes the local CBS station carrying this matchup. Confirm your channel lineup and game-week listing for your address; station numbers and availability vary.
Streaming and out-of-market viewing
Where CBS carries the game, a separate Paramount+ subscription can provide NFL on CBS streaming. Open the app’s Live TV section and look for NFL on CBS. A DIRECTV login alone does not create a Paramount+ subscription.
If this Sunday afternoon matchup is outside your local market, check eligibility for NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube or YouTube TV. It is a separate residential subscription and local blackouts and restrictions apply.
Primary schedule: Kansas City Chiefs official schedule. Confirm your package and the current listing before subscribing or setting a recording.
Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884 to check options at your address.
Details reviewed October 26, 2026 against official team schedules and independently checked game listings. Start times, broadcast assignments, prices and package contents can change and vary by account, device and address. Team, league, network and service names, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.