Anyone who’s tried to navigate the Bay Bridge during rush hour knows that progress in San Francisco is a game of inches—and the 49ers have applied that same meticulous patience to their roster. After a 2025 season that saw them battle through a gauntlet of injuries and coaching changes, the energy at Levi’s Stadium is a mix of "unfinished business" and a fresh youth movement.
With Brock Purdy entering his prime and legendary left tackle Trent Williams still anchoring the line at 38, the focus has shifted toward elite depth. Following a blockbuster offseason where the team traded out of the first round to stockpile assets, GM John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan have officially entered a "retool, not rebuild" phase, leaning heavily on versatile playmakers and trench reinforcements to stay at the summit of the NFC.
How to Get 49ers Tickets for the 2026 Season
Levi’s Stadium remains one of the premier destinations in the NFL, and with the "Red and Gold" looking to avenge a tough playoff exit, home games are expected to be high-demand events.
- Official On-Sale: Single-game tickets go live via Ticketmaster following the full schedule release, expected Thursday, May 14, 2026.
- Mobile-Only: Levi's Stadium is a fully digital venue. You must have the 49ers app to enter; screenshots are not accepted.
- Secondary Market: For prime matchups like the Cowboys or the Seahawks, check StubHub or SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan marketplaces.
San Francisco 49ers Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) | Network |
1 | Sept 10 | @ Los Angeles Rams (TNF) | Melbourne Cricket Ground (Australia) | 8:35 PM | Netflix |
2 | Sept 20 | Miami Dolphins | Levi's Stadium | 4:25 PM | CBS |
3 | Sept 27 | Arizona Cardinals | Levi's Stadium | 4:05 PM | FOX |
4 | Oct 4 | Denver Broncos | Levi's Stadium | 4:25 PM | CBS |
5 | Oct 11 | @ Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | 4:25 PM | FOX |
6 | Oct 19 | Washington Commanders (MNF) | Levi's Stadium | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
7 | Oct 25 | @ Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
8 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
9 | Nov 8 | Las Vegas Raiders | Levi's Stadium | 4:05 PM | CBS |
10 | Nov 15 | @ Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM | FOX |
11 | Nov 22 | Minnesota Vikings (SNF) | Estadio Banorte (Mexico City) | 8:20 PM | NBC |
12 | Nov 29 | Seattle Seahawks | Levi's Stadium | 4:25 PM | FOX |
13 | Dec 6 | @ New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
14 | Dec 13 | Los Angeles Rams | Levi's Stadium | 4:25 PM | FOX |
15 | Dec 17 | @ Los Angeles Chargers (TNF) | SoFi Stadium | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
16 | Dec 27 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | GEHA Field at Arrowhead | 4:25 PM | CBS |
17 | Jan 3 | Philadelphia Eagles (SNF) | Levi's Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
18 | Jan 10 | @ Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium |
How to Watch the 49ers in 2026
- Local/National:FOX (KTVU) remains the primary home for NFC matchups. CBS (KPIX) will carry the high-stakes AFC North games.
- Thursday Night:Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for all TNF games.
- Holiday Special: Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday. Netflix will exclusively stream the NFL's holiday games this year.
- Best Choice for Local Fans:Fubo remains the top recommendation, providing all local Bay Area affiliates and the NFL Network.
Pro Tip: For out-of-market Niners fans, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the only way to see every Brock Purdy pass. If you're traveling, use NordVPN set to San Francisco to access your local KTVU/FOX stream via your mobile apps.
The "Steel City" Draft: 49ers 2026 Highlights
The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh was a chess match for John Lynch. The 49ers traded their first-round pick to secure a massive 9-player class designed to inject speed into the offense and size into the interior.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
2 | 33 | De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | Oklahoma State |
3 | 90 | Kaelon Black | RB | Iowa State |
4 | 107 | Gracen Halton | DL | Oregon |
4 | 127 | Carver Willis | OL | Kansas State |
4 | 139 | Ephesians Prysock | CB | Washington |
5 | 154 | Jaden Dugger | LB | LSU |
Draft Analysis:
- The New Weapon: With the #33 overall pick (acquired via trade), the 49ers selected De'Zhaun Stribling. A 6'3" physical receiver, he provides a massive catch radius for Purdy and is viewed as the "safety valve" the team needed in the red zone.
- Secondary Lockdown:Ephesians Prysock (#139) is a 6'4" corner who brings elite length to the secondary. Scouts compared him to a young Richard Sherman, and he’s expected to compete for immediate reps in sub-packages.
- Trench Depth: Both Gracen Halton (#107) and Carver Willis (#127) address the need for fresh legs in the trenches, with Halton expected to rotate in immediately to spell the veteran defensive front.
San Francisco 49ers: 2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season was a rollercoaster of high-scoring shootouts and defensive struggles. After finishing the regular season with a strong push, the 49ers secured a playoff berth but saw their Super Bowl hopes cut short in a hard-fought Divisional Round loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Week | Opponent | Score/Result | Record |
W1-W15 | Various | Mixed Results | 10-5 |
W16 | @ Colts | W, 48-27 | 11-5 |
W17 | vs. Bears | W, 42-38 | 12-5 |
DIV | @ Seahawks | L, 21-24 | Playoff Exit |
Season Notes: * The Mac Jones Factor: Backup QB Mac Jones proved his value mid-season, keeping the team afloat during a brief injury stint for Purdy and earning praise during locker room clean-outs for his leadership.
- Defensive Resilience: Despite the early playoff exit, the emergence of a young defensive core positioned the 49ers for the youth movement seen in the 2026 draft.