Ranking the San Francisco 49ers' 2026 schedule and opponents
Here's a look ahead at the San Francisco 49ers' opponents and outlook for the 2026 season ahead of the full schedule release.
Get ready to mark your calendars with specific dates and kickoff times for the upcoming NFL season. The NFL full schedule release is set to air Thursday, May 14 at 8 p. m.
ET on NFL Network and ESPN2. The league will announce select games earlier in the week plus its record-setting nine international games on May 13 on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football". The San Francisco 49ers are one of the teams with an international game, as its been announced that they will open the 2026 regular-season in Melbourne, Australia against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept.
10. Although the official schedule will be available Thursday, a list of the 49ers' 2026 opponents and sites have been determined. San Francisco will host the Arizona Cardinals , Los Angeles Rams , Seattle Seahawks , Denver Broncos , Las Vegas Raiders , Miami Dolphins , Minnesota Vikings , Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Their away games include visits to the Cardinals, Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs , Los Angeles Chargers and New York Giants . They play the Rams on the road, at a neutral site in Australia. The Niners have another game planned in Mexico City, with their opponent will be announced on May 13.