San Francisco 49ers schedule 2026 is officially here!
Brock Purdy and the 49ers enter 2026 as one of the NFC’s most feared teams. Here is the complete San Francisco 49ers schedule for 2026 including all game dates, times, opponents, key matchups and bye week details.
San Francisco 49ers 2026 Full Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | @ Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 2 | Sep 20 | vs Seattle Seahawks | Levi’s Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 3 | Sep 27 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | 4:25 PM |
| 4 | Oct 4 | vs Seattle Seahawks | Levi’s Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 5 | Oct 11 | vs Arizona Cardinals | Levi’s Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 6 | Oct 18 | BYE WEEK | — | — |
| 7 | Oct 25 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 8 | Nov 1 | vs Dallas Cowboys | Levi’s Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | @ Detroit Lions | Ford Field | 1:00 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | vs Buffalo Bills | Levi’s Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs Los Angeles Rams | Levi’s Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | @ New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs Green Bay Packers | Levi’s Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | @ Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | @ Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | vs Chicago Bears | Levi’s Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | @ Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 18 | Jan 9/10 | vs Arizona Cardinals | Levi’s Stadium | TBD |
Key Matchups — San Francisco 49ers 2026
Week 1 — @ Los Angeles Rams
The 49ers open their 2026 season with a massive NFC West road trip to face the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. This rivalry game always delivers fireworks and a Week 1 loss could put San Francisco on the back foot in the NFC West title race immediately. Brock Purdy will need to be at his absolute best on the road to start the season strong.
Week 7 — @ Kansas City Chiefs
One of the most anticipated games of the entire 2026 NFL season — Brock Purdy vs Patrick Mahomes at Arrowhead Stadium. This AFC vs NFC showdown between two Super Bowl contenders could be a preview of Super Bowl 61. A 49ers win at Arrowhead would send a massive statement to the entire NFL.
Week 8 — vs Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys bring CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens to Levi’s Stadium in Week 8 in a marquee NFC matchup. Two of the NFL’s most star-studded offenses going head to head in Santa Clara — this is the kind of game that sells out instantly and has the whole country watching on Sunday afternoon.
San Francisco 49ers Home Games at Levi’s Stadium 2026
The 49ers play 9 home games at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California in 2026. Key home matchups include the Seattle Seahawks (Weeks 2 and 4), Arizona Cardinals (Week 5), Dallas Cowboys (Week 8), Buffalo Bills (Week 10), Los Angeles Rams (Week 11), Green Bay Packers (Week 13), Chicago Bears (Week 16) and Arizona Cardinals (Week 18). Levi’s Stadium will be rocking all season long!
San Francisco 49ers Bye Week 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have their bye week in Week 6 — October 18, 2026. This early bye gives the 49ers crucial rest before a brutal second half of the schedule that includes road trips to Arrowhead Stadium, Ford Field, Gillette Stadium, and multiple NFC West clashes.
Can the 49ers Win the Super Bowl in 2026?
Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are legitimate Super Bowl contenders entering 2026. With Kyle Shanahan’s elite offensive system and one of the most talented rosters in the NFC, San Francisco is built to make a deep postseason run
The schedule is tough — four games against the Los Angeles Rams and multiple road trips to elite venues — but the 49ers have the depth and experience to handle it all. NFC West dominance and a Super Bowl run are both very much on the table for San Francisco in 2026.
FAQs About San Francisco 49ers Schedule 2026
Q: When do the San Francisco 49ers open the 2026 NFL season?
A: The 49ers open on the road against the Los Angeles Rams on September 13 at SoFi Stadium in a massive NFC West opener.
Q: When is the 49ers bye week in 2026?
A: The San Francisco 49ers have their bye week in Week 6 — October 18, 2026.
Q: How many home games do the 49ers play in 2026?
A: The 49ers play 9 home games at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California in 2026.
Q: How many times do the 49ers play the Rams in 2026?
A: The San Francisco 49ers play the Los Angeles Rams four times in 2026 — an extraordinary amount of divisional matchups that will define the NFC West title race.
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