For fans in the Pacific Northwest, 1:25 p.m. feels like a sacred hour. It’s late enough to finish brunch, early enough to avoid the dreaded Sunday scaries creeping in post-game. You can practically set your calendar by it—until the NFL throws a curveball.
Those prime-time games? They’re a different beast. A Sunday Night Football slot at 5:20 p.m. PT turns the day into a slow burn. You’ve got time for a nap, a long walk, or that second beer. By kickoff, the stadium lights are electric, and your living room glows like a mini Lumen Field.
Fun fact: The Seahawks have one of the loudest home-field advantages in the league. That 1:25 p.m. slot actually helps—sunlight streaming through the open roof keeps the “12s” energized and the decibels high.
Monday, Thursday, and the London Exception
Then there are the oddballs. Monday Night Football kicks at 5:15 p.m. PT—a workday nightmare for the dedicated fan. You’ll need a plan: pre-load the DVR, mute the group chat, or pretend you’re “working late.” Thursday nights are worse—8:15 p.m. ET means 5:15 p.m. PT, and you’re racing home from the gym.
And don’t forget international games. If Seattle plays in London (like they did in 2026), the kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. local time, which translates to 5:30 a.m. PT. Yes, you read that right—dawn patrol for football. Brew a strong pot of coffee and accept that your Sunday is officially upside down.
A quick pro tip: Always check the official Seahawks schedule on their website the Tuesday before game week. The NFL loves to flex games into prime time with less than two weeks’ notice. You don’t want to show up for a 1:25 p.m. kickoff only to find the game is at 5:20 p.m.—your chili will be cold.
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