San Francisco 49ers set for abnormally travel-heavy 2026 schedule

The San Francisco 49ers better pack their bags, because completing their 2026 schedule will require a lot of travel. The full NFL schedule was released earlier this week, and one big takeaway for San Francisco fans includes just how much the franchise will be on the road this upcoming season. The 49ers are currently set to travel 37,909 miles during the 2026 season, which marks the most miles traveled by an NFL team in a single season since 2002.

The NFC West is taking the scenic route this season ✈️ With the NFL heading to Australia, the 49ers and Rams are expected to lead the league in total miles traveled. San Francisco is projected to travel 37,909 miles in 2026, the most by an NFL team in a single season since… pic. twitter.

com/5vb9HmDsNJ — ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) May 15, 2026 One thing helping the 49ers rack up such abused mileage is a trip to Mexico City later in the season, which will add significant mileage as well. The 49ers also have cross-country road trips to the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants on the schedule, as well as lengthy trips to the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs. However, the 49ers were rewarded a bit for their difficult road slate.

The first international trip to Australia in Week 1, in a Thursday game, will be followed by a ten-day break, and a three-week stretch in September and October, during which the 49ers will play three consecutive home games between September 20 and October 4th. This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: San Francisco 49ers set for abnormally travel-heavy 2026 schedule