The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks own one of the NFL’s fiercest modern rivalries, complete with three playoff meetings and a run of physical NFC West battles. The Seahawks hold the all-time edge. Here is the full head-to-head history, the last 10 meetings, and the 2026 schedule.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): Seahawks lead 31-23
- All-time series (including playoffs): Seahawks lead 33-24
- Postseason: Seahawks lead the postseason series 2-1
- Current streak: Seahawks have won the last two meetings, most recently a 41-6 Divisional round win on Jan 17, 2026
- First meeting: Sep 26, 1976 (49ers won 37-21)
Last 10 Meetings
The 49ers have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, but the Seahawks have taken the two most recent, including a lopsided playoff win.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | 49ers 6 at Seahawks 41 (true) | Seahawks |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Seahawks 13 at 49ers 3 | Seahawks |
| Sep 7, 2025 | 49ers 17 at Seahawks 13 | 49ers |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Seahawks 20 at 49ers 17 | Seahawks |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 49ers 36 at Seahawks 24 | 49ers |
| Dec 10, 2023 | Seahawks 16 at 49ers 28 | 49ers |
| Nov 23, 2023 | 49ers 31 at Seahawks 13 | 49ers |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Seahawks 23 at 49ers 41 (true) | 49ers |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 49ers 21 at Seahawks 13 | 49ers |
| Sep 18, 2022 | Seahawks 7 at 49ers 27 | 49ers |
2026 Matchups
The 49ers and Seahawks meet twice again in 2026 in the NFC West.
- Week 5: Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 – 49ers at Seahawks
- Week 12: Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 – Seahawks at 49ers
Postseason History
The 49ers and Seahawks have met three times in the postseason, with the Seahawks leading 2-1:
- 2013 NFC Championship: Seahawks 23, 49ers 17
- 2022 NFC Wild Card (Jan 14, 2023): 49ers 41, Seahawks 23
- 2025 NFC Divisional (Jan 17, 2026): Seahawks 41, 49ers 6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the 49ers and Seahawks?
The Seahawks lead the all-time regular-season series 31-23, and 33-24 including the playoffs.
Have the 49ers and Seahawks met in the playoffs?
Yes, three times. The Seahawks lead the postseason series 2-1, including the 2013 NFC Championship and a 2025 Divisional round win.
When do the 49ers and Seahawks play in 2026?
They meet in Week 5 on Oct 11 at Seattle and in Week 12 on Nov 29 at San Francisco.
