The San Francisco 49ers are hoping a healthier season means a deeper playoff run in 2026. The first week of training camp has led to numerous injuries to key players. The 49ers are picking up where they left off, but not in the ways they had envisioned.
The battle of attrition is inevitable in the Bay Area. The Niners may be missing a few of their critical starters to begin the season. That’s a tough break opening up against the team that everyone is penciling in as Super Bowl champions, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
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But after that, the 49ers will be favored in their next three games before they head to Seattle. Heading to Lumen Field is never easy, but around then is when San Francisco should have most of their injured players back.
The next quarter of games gives the 49ers an opportunity to go 3-1 and either make up some ground or distance themselves from the competition.
From there, the 49ers will have an opportunity to reach their projected 10.5 win total.
Here’s a look at the full schedule of games for the 2026 season
San Francisco 49ers Schedule
Preseason
Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans — Thursday, August 13, 6:00 p.m. PT
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Week 2: @ Los Angeles Chargers — August 20, 7. p.m. PT
Week 3: vs. Las Vegas Raiders — August 27, 5:00 p.m. PT
Regular Season
Week 1
@ Los Angeles Rams – Thursday, September 10, 5:35 p.m. PT (49ers +2.5)
Channel: Netflix
Week 2
vs. Miami Dolphins – Sunday, September 20, 1:25 p.m. PT
Channel: FOX
Week 3
vs. Arizona Cardinals – Sunday, September 27, 1:05 p.m. PT
Channel: FOX
Week 4
vs. Denver Broncos – Sunday, October 4, 1:25 p.m. PT
CBS
Week 5
@ Seahawks – Sunday, October 11, 1:25 p.m. PT
FOX
Week 6
vs. Washington Commanders – Monday, October 19, 5:15 p.m. PT
ABC/ESPN
Week 7
Atlanta Falcons – Sunday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. PT
FOX
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Week 8
Week 9
vs. Las Vegas Raiders – Sunday, November 8, 1:05 p.m. PT
CBS
Week 10
@ Dallas Cowboys – Sunday, November 15, 1:25 p.m. PT
FOX
Week 11
vs. Minnesota Vikings – Sunday, November 22, 5:20 p.m. PT
NBC
Week 12
vs. Seattle Seahawks – Sunday, November 29, 1:25 p.m. PT
FOX
Week 13
@ New York Giants – Sunday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. PT
FOX
Week 14
vs. Los Angeles Rams – Sunday, December 13, 1:25 p.m. PT
FOX
Week 15
@ Los Angeles Chargers – Thursday, December 17, 5:15 p.m. PT
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Week 16
@ Kansas City Chiefs – Sunday, December 27, 1:25 p.m. PT
CBS
Week 17
vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday, January 3, 5:20 p.m. PT
NBC
Week 18
@ Arizona Cardinals – January 9/10, TBD
TBD
