How to watch 49ers vs. Cowboys in NFL Week 8 with and without cable TV

The 49ers have a primetime Week 8 game against the rival Cowboys, and here's how fans can tune in live regardless whether they have cable.

When the NFL schedule-makers put the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys in prime time for Week 8, they were likely envisioning both teams jockeying for one of the top spots within the NFC pecking order.

Instead, both teams are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.

At 3-4, on the heels of an ugly loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Niners aim to rebound against a Dallas squad that's 3-3 on the year and hasn't beaten San Francisco since 2020, including two Niners playoff victories and a 2023 beatdown that saw the 49ers win 42-10.

Replicating such an outcome might be difficult, given the Niners' inconsistencies and massive injury rash.

The Cowboys, meanwhile, are dealing with their own share of problems, including the league's second-worst defense that has surrendered a whopping 168 points over six games. Dallas will hope coming off its bye will help prepare better against an angry San Francisco squad.

So, even if both teams are subpar to pre-2024 expectations, the elongated rivalry should make this a fun-to-watch showdown in Week 8.

Here's how you can tune in live.

49ers vs. Cowboys Week 8 TV cable broadcast

The 41st matchup between the 49ers and Cowboys is a primetime affair, broadcasting on NBC's coverage of Sunday Night Football.

The game will be nationally televised, kicking off on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 8:20 p.m. ET from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be on the call, and Melissa Stark will be on the sidelines.

49ers vs. Cowboys Week 8 live stream

Fans who wish to stream the game on preferred devices have a several options from which to choose:

• NBC Sports will broadcast the game on their website (viewers must enter TV credentials)
• Peacock subscribers can stream the game live
• fuboTV offers free trials for first-time users
• NFL's official app will allow NFL+ premium subscribers to stream the game live
• NFL+ will stream a replay of the game after its conclusion
• Dallas-area fans can watch on the Cowboys' official website
• Bay Area fans can stream the game on the 49ers' official app

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