Who plays on 'Sunday Night Football' tonight? Time, TV channel, schedule for NFL Week 5 game

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The 49ers and Cowboys are the cream of the crop in the NFC early in the 2023 season, to the surprise of no one. Both teams are almost mirror images of one another, too: Explosive defenses paired with offenses that can explode for 30-plus in any given game.

But this may be a rare matchup where the defenders will get the most attention. Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons and 49ers edge Nick Bosa are two of the game's best pass rushers in 2023, and both are off to blazing starts. Bosa has racked up 20 total pressures through four games, while Parsons has already tallied four sacks of his own — and has gotten some very early MVP consideration.

MORE: Watch 'Sunday Night Football' with Fubo (free trial)

It's a potential NFC Championship preview to close out your Week 5 Sunday. Here's what to know about the "SNF" matchup this week:

Who plays on 'Sunday Night Football' tonight?

• Matchup: 49ers vs. Cowboys
• Location: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.

The Cowboys and 49ers meet in an age-old NFC rivalry on "Sunday Night Football."  The 49ers have gotten off to a hot start, going 4-0 early in the season with a number of dominating performances. The same can be said for Dallas, though it did stumble in a matchup vs. the Cardinals in Week 3. Both teams figure to be in the NFC championship game equation should they continue play up to standard.

What time is the NFL game tonight?

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8
• Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. PT)

"Sunday Night Football" between the 49ers and Cowboys is set to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET, the customary start time for "SNF" games throughout the 2023 season. The game will kick off at 5:20 p.m. local time.

What channel is 'Sunday Night Football' on tonight?

• Game: 49ers vs. Cowboys
• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8
• TV channel: NBC
• Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | Peacock, NBCSports.com | DAZN (Canada)

NBC will broadcast "Sunday Night Football" through the 2023 season and beyond. Mike Tirico provides play-by-play, and he will be flanked by analyst Cris Collinsworth. Melissa Stark serves as a sideline reporter.

For those who want to live stream the game, there are a few options. Those with a cable subscription can turn to NBCSports.com. Peacock, NBC's proprietary streaming service, will also carry the game (subscription required).

Those without cable can sign up for Fubo. Fubo carries NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, the ESPN family of networks and NFL Network, meaning you'll be able to catch all in-market NFL action through the 2023 season. Fubo also offers a free trial.

Viewers in Canada can sign up for DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.

Live stream for 49ers vs. Cowboys

Viewers hoping to live stream 49ers vs. Cowboys, with or without a cable subscription, have some options.

Fans can catch the game on NBC's Peacock Premium and NBCSports.com (subscriptions required). Viewers without cable can turn to Fubo, which carries ESPN, CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC and NFL Network, meaning you'll be able to catch a vast majority of NFL action throughout the 2023 season. Fubo also offers a free trial.

For those North of the border, DAZN carries NFL Game Pass, which carries all NFL games throughout the year.

Here are a few more options to catch 49ers vs. Cowboys on "SNF:"

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