Where to Watch the 49ers Game Today: TV Channel & Streaming (2026)
Here is where to watch the 49ers game today. Every San Francisco 49ers game of the 2026 season is below with the channel, the kickoff time in Eastern and the app that streams it, including the November 22 game in Mexico City.
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Where to Watch the 49ers Game Today
The 49ers play in the NFC, so FOX carries most of their Sunday afternoon games, usually in the 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT) window. Home games against AFC teams, like the Raiders on November 8, move to CBS. San Francisco has five national night games in 2026.
In the Bay Area, four local stations carry the games:
| Network | Bay Area station | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | KTVU (FOX 2) | 2 |
| CBS | KPIX (CBS 5) | 5 |
| NBC | KNTV (NBC Bay Area) | 11 |
| ABC | KGO (ABC7) | 7 |
Sunday Night Football is on NBC Bay Area, including the November 22 home game against the Vikings in Mexico City and the January 3 game against the Eagles. The December 17 game at the Chargers is Thursday Night Football on Prime Video.
49ers TV Schedule 2026
The table counts every 49ers game by network this season.
| Network | Games | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | 8 | 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14 |
| CBS | 3 | 4, 9, 16 |
| NBC | 2 | 11, 17 |
| Netflix | 1 | 1 |
| ESPN | 1 | 6 |
| Prime Video | 1 | 15 |
Every 2026 49ers game with its channel. Scores fill in after each final, and the Week 18 date, time and network appear here once the NFL sets them after Week 17.
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) / Score | TV | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, Sep 10 |  at Los Angeles RamsTNF · Melbourne | W 27-7 | Netflix | 1-0 |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 |  vs Miami Dolphins | W 35-13 | FOX | 2-0 |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 |  vs Arizona Cardinals | W 36-30 | FOX | 3-0 |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 |  vs Denver Broncos | W 24-14 | CBS | 4-0 |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 |  at Seattle Seahawks | W 32-29 | FOX | 5-0 |
| 6 | Mon, Oct 19 |  vs Washington CommandersMNF | W 23-17 | ESPN, ABC | 6-0 |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | at Atlanta Falcons | L 20-29 | FOX | 6-1 |
| 8 | Bye week | ||||
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 |  at Dallas Cowboys | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 |  vs Minnesota VikingsSNF · Mexico City | 8:20 PM ET | NBC, Peacock | |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs Seattle Seahawks | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 |  at New York Giants | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Los Angeles Rams | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | |
| 15 | Thu, Dec 17 |  at Los Angeles ChargersTNF | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 |  at Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 |  vs Philadelphia EaglesSNF | 8:20 PM ET | NBC, Peacock | |
| 18 | Jan 9-10 | at Arizona Cardinals | TBDSet after Week 17 | TBD | |
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The printable PDF of the full season is on our San Francisco 49ers schedule page.
49ers International Games in 2026
The 49ers play two games outside the US this season. They opened against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, a Thursday night game streamed on Netflix. On Sunday, November 22, they host the Vikings in Mexico City at 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT) on NBC and Peacock.
How to Stream the 49ers Game Without Cable
Pick the app that matches the network:
- FOX games: FOX One streams your local FOX station, KTVU in the Bay Area. This covers most of the season.
- CBS games: Paramount+ streams your local CBS station, KPIX.
- NBC games: Peacock, for Sunday Night Football and the Mexico City game.
- Thursday Night Football: Prime Video, for the game at the Chargers.
- All of the above in one place: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo carry FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC and ESPN, but not the Prime Video game.
- Phone or tablet: NFL+ streams local and prime time games on a mobile device.
The free option is an HD antenna. KTVU, KPIX, NBC Bay Area and ABC7 all broadcast over the air, so an antenna picks up every 49ers game on those networks at no monthly cost.
Where to Watch the 49ers Game Outside the Bay Area
Outside Northern California, your local FOX or CBS station shows the 49ers only when the network sends that game to your area. Night games on NBC, ESPN and Prime Video work anywhere in the US.
For Sunday afternoon games your station does not carry, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube covers every out of market game. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN streams every game live in most countries.
How to Listen to the 49ers Game on the Radio
KNBR (680 AM and 104.5 FM) has been the 49ers’ flagship since 2005 and signed a multi-year extension in 2026. The 49ers Radio Network also carries games on 107.7 The Bone and Sactown Sports 1140 AM.
- Booth: Greg Papa on play-by-play and former 49ers defensive lineman Tim Ryan as analyst.
- Spanish: Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis, streamed free on 49ers.com.
- Apps: the 49ers app and the KNBR app.
Station and crew details come from the 49ers’ own 2026 game-day listings. Outside the Bay Area, NFL+ carries live game audio.
49ers Preseason TV
KPIX CBS 5 carries all three 49ers preseason games, and fans in the Bay Area can stream them free on 49ers.com and the 49ers app.
That covers where to watch the 49ers game today: FOX on KTVU for most Sundays, CBS on KPIX for AFC visitors, NBC and Prime Video for the night games, and KNBR on the radio. Check the status line at the top of this page before kickoff, since it updates on its own.
Where to Watch the 49ers Game 2026 FAQ
What channel is the 49ers game on today?
Most Sunday games are on FOX, KTVU channel 2 in the Bay Area. Home games against AFC teams usually air on CBS, KPIX channel 5. The status line at the top of this page shows the channel for the next game.
What time does the 49ers game start today?
Most Sunday afternoon games start at 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT). Night games start at 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT) on Thursday and Monday and 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT) on Sunday.
How can I watch the 49ers game in Mexico City?
The 49ers host the Vikings in Mexico City on Sunday, November 22, at 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT) on NBC and Peacock.
How can I watch the 49ers game for free?
Use an HD antenna. FOX, CBS, NBC and ABC games come in free over the air in the Bay Area.
Is the 49ers game on Netflix?
Only the season opener in Melbourne was on Netflix. No other 49ers game in 2026 streams on Netflix.
What radio station is the 49ers game on?
KNBR 680 AM and 104.5 FM in San Francisco, with Greg Papa and Tim Ryan. The Spanish call streams free on 49ers.com.
When is the 49ers bye week?
Week 8. The 49ers were off between the Falcons game on October 25 and the Raiders game on November 8.
