The actual game time is just the main event. The pre-game show starts an hour or two earlier, and that’s when the magic happens. You hear the analysis, the predictions, and the way-too-slow camera shots of players in the tunnel. If you skip it, you miss the hype. I always set my timer for 4:30 PM PT, so I can see the fans in Hawk gear doing that chicken dance in the parking lot.
So, to wrap this up like a tight spiral: tonight’s Seahawks game is probably at 5:20 PM PT, but double-check with the official sources. Don’t trust your memory, don’t trust your buddy’s text, and definitely don’t trust my anecdote about the nachos. Go check your app right now—I’ll wait. See? You’re safe now. Now go grab that beer and enjoy the damn game.