San Francisco 49ers 2026 Schedule and How to Watch with Sling TV
The 49ers are healthy and out for the gold. Here’s a complete look at their schedule, offseason additions, and how to watch Niners games with Sling.
Despite their pedigree as one of the most consistent teams in the NFL, there’s a case to be made that the San Francisco 49ers were one of the league’s biggest surprises in 2025. They overcame serious injuries to their defensive stars and a receiving corps light on talent to contend for the NFC’s top seed and win a playoff game. With a slew of new additions and a healthy roster (at least as of the spring), Niners fans can look ahead to 2026 with renewed confidence.
Here’s a look at San Francisco’s 2026 schedule, along with a look at their offseason moves. 49ers fans in the Bay Area can watch games on ESPN, NFL Network, NBC, and FOX by subscribing to Sling Essentials + Select using the link below.
San Francisco 49ers 2026 Schedule and How to Watch with Sling
Key Matchups to Watch
- Seattle Seahawks (Week 5): Despite all of their success, the 49ers’ season came to an ugly end when they lost 41-6 to the Seahawks in Seattle. Looks for the Niners to try to get some sweet revenge in the first of their two meetings.
- Minnesota Vikings (Week 11): The 49ers will head to Mexico City to play at Estadio Banorte on Sunday Night Football. This prime-time international clash gives San Francisco a global stage against a talented NFC opponent.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Week 17): This late-season Sunday Night Football showdown could carry massive playoff implications. It brings a physical battle against a top NFC contender that might easily decide crucial postseason seeding.
San Francisco 49ers Prime Time Games
- Week 6: vs. Washington Commanders — ESPN/ABC (Monday Night)
- Week 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings — NBC (Sunday Night)
- Week 15: at Los Angeles Chargers — Amazon Prime Video (Thursday Night)
- Week 17: vs. Philadelphia Eagles — NBC (Sunday Night)
2026 San Francisco 49ers Season Outlook
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The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 season ready to dominate the NFC West under head coach Kyle Shanahan. The front office made splashy moves in free agency to load up the passing attack, signing star wide receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk to complement Brock Purdy and George Kittle. They also aggressively attacked their defensive needs by trading for Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, giving the team elite interior disruption to pair with stars like Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, who are looking to bounce back from an injury-riddled 2025 campaign.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the 49ers used their capital to add cost-controlled depth and speed to their already dangerous roster. In the second round, they selected Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, providing Shanahan with a dynamic new vertical speed threat. They added valuable rotational pieces in the middle rounds, including Texas Tech edge rusher Romello Height, Indiana running back Kaelon Black, and Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton. If this rookie class can adapt quickly and the top-heavy veteran core can stay healthy, the 49ers have the firepower to be top-tier Super Bowl contenders.
San Francisco 49ers Free Agent Additions
- Mike Evans, WR (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Christian Kirk, WR (Houston Texans)
- Cameron Sample, EDGE (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Jack Jones, CB (Miami Dolphins)
- Robert Jones, OG (Dallas Cowboys)
- Brett Toth, OT (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Corliss Waitman, P (Pittsburgh Steelers)
San Francisco 49ers 2026 Draft Class
- De'Zhaun Stribling, WR (Ole Miss) — Round 2, Pick 33
- Romello Height, DE (Texas Tech) — Round 3, Pick 70
- Kaelon Black, RB (Indiana) — Round 3, Pick 90
- Gracen Halton, DT (Oklahoma) — Round 4, Pick 107
- Carver Willis, OT (Washington) — Round 4, Pick 127
- Ephesians Prysock, CB (Washington) — Round 4, Pick 139
- Jaden Dugger, LB (Louisiana) — Round 5, Pick 154
- Enrique Cruz Jr., OT (Kansas) — Round 5, Pick 179