The Los Angeles Chargers (2-1) head north to Levi’s Stadium to square off with the San Francisco 49ers (1-1) on Aug. 23, with kickoff slated for 8:30 p.m. ET in Santa Clara.
The Chargers enter at 2-1, highlighted by emphatic wins over Detroit (34-7) and New Orleans (27-13), though they did come up just short in a narrow 23-22 setback against the Rams. San Francisco, on the other hand, stumbled out of the gate with a lopsided 30-9 loss to Denver before bouncing back to edge Las Vegas 22-19 in Week 2.
With roster spots still up for grabs, don’t expect injuries to play a role—this one will be a showcase for depth players and fringe contributors looking to make a lasting impression before final cuts.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers.
San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers date and kick-off time
49ers will take on Chargers in a highly anticipated NFL game onSaturday, August 23, 2025 at 8:30 pm ET or 5:30 pm PT, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, United States.
| Date | Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 8:30 pm ET or 5:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Levi’s Stadium |
| Location | Santa Clara, CA |
How to watch San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers on TV & stream live online
Local TV Channel: KCBS (CBS/2 - Los Angeles), KPIX (CBS/5 - San Francisco)
Streaming service: Fubo
The game will not be available to watch live on TV in the US. The broadcast will be carried on local affiliates, which also limits live streaming to those regional markets. Fans in those areas can still catch the action online through Fubo (in-market only).
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Watch highlights of 49ers vs Chargers
Highlights, live updates and scores from Preseason Week 3 matchup between the San Francisco and the LA Chargers will be available on NFL.com, the league's official YouTube channel, and across each team's social media platforms. ESPN+ also gives you access to non-stop NFL action all season long, with live games, originals, highlights, and more. Follow along.
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Streaming the game with a VPN
- Overview of VPN services that allow access to geo-restricted streams
- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
Unable to watch this game due to broadcast restrictions? A VPN could be the answer to your problems.
You can watch the game from wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as Nord VPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live. You can even try NordVPN risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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