2026 San Francisco 49ers Season Schedule

ByShaikat Kumar

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 season with one of the NFL’s most demanding schedules, featuring international travel to Australia and Mexico City, plus heavyweight NFC and AFC matchups throughout the year. With games against the Rams, Seahawks, Cowboys, Eagles, Chiefs, Dolphins, and divisional rivals, the 49ers will need elite consistency to stay at the top of the NFC.

Preseason

  1. Aug. 13 (Thu) – vs Tennessee Titans, Time TBA, Local TV
  2. Aug. 20 (Thu) – at Los Angeles Chargers, 10:00 PM ET, Local TV
  3. Aug. 27 (Thu) – at Las Vegas Raiders, Time TBA, Local TV

Regular Season

  1. Week 1 (Sept. 10) – at Los Angeles Rams (Melbourne, Australia), 8:35 PM ET, Netflix
  2. Week 2 (Sept. 20) – vs Miami Dolphins, 4:25 PM ET, FOX
  3. Week 3 (Sept. 27) – vs Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 PM ET, FOX
  4. Week 4 (Oct. 4) – vs Denver Broncos, 4:25 PM ET, CBS
  5. Week 5 (Oct. 11) – at Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 PM ET, FOX
  6. Week 6 (Oct. 19) – vs Washington Commanders, 8:15 PM ET, ESPN/ABC
  7. Week 7 (Oct. 25) – at Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  8. Week 8 (Nov. 1) – Bye Week
  9. Week 9 (Nov. 8) – vs Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 PM ET, CBS
  10. Week 10 (Nov. 15) – at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 PM ET, FOX
  11. Week 11 (Nov. 22) – vs Minnesota Vikings (Mexico City), 8:20 PM ET, NBC/Peacock
  12. Week 12 (Nov. 29) – vs Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 PM ET, FOX
  13. Week 13 (Dec. 6) – at New York Giants, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  14. Week 14 (Dec. 13) – vs Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 PM ET, FOX
  15. Week 15 (Dec. 17) – at Los Angeles Chargers, 8:15 PM ET, Prime Video
  16. Week 16 (Dec. 27) – at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 PM ET, CBS
  17. Week 17 (Jan. 3) – vs Philadelphia Eagles, 8:20 PM ET, NBC/Peacock
  18. Week 18 (Jan. 10) – at Arizona Cardinals, Time TBA

Season Outlook

The 49ers’ 2026 schedule is among the most difficult in the league, combining international travel, primetime games, and elite opponent matchups. NFC West battles against the Rams, Seahawks, and Cardinals will be critical, while games against the Cowboys, Eagles, Chiefs, and Dolphins will test their championship readiness.

If San Francisco can protect Levi’s Stadium and stay consistent on the road, especially in tough environments like Dallas, Seattle, and Kansas City, it will remain a strong contender for a deep NFC playoff run. However, with a demanding late-season stretch and multiple global games, durability and execution will define their 2026 campaign.

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