How to Watch the San Francisco 49ers in 2025: Complete Streaming Guide

Complete 2025 viewing guide for San Francisco 49ers games. Find the best streaming services, cable options, and local broadcasts to watch every game this season.

5 min read Updated Sep 28, 2025

How to Watch

Welcome to the complete 2025 San Francisco 49ers viewing guide - your one-stop resource for watching every game this season. Whether you're a die-hard fan in San Francisco or following from across the Bay Area and beyond, we'll show you exactly how to catch all the action. This guide covers: • Local TV channels and free antenna options for San Francisco area residents • Best streaming services with pricing comparisons and free trials • Out-of-market viewing solutions including NFL Sunday Ticket • Complete schedule with broadcast information for every game • Cost-saving tips and bundle recommendations • Primetime and special game broadcasts We've analyzed every viewing option to help you make the best choice based on your location and budget. From free over-the-air broadcasts to premium streaming packages, find the perfect way to watch your 49ers this season. Bookmark this page for easy access all season long and join our beta for personalized game alerts and exclusive streaming deals tailored to 49ers fans.
Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Games
Date Date Matchup Game Time (ET) Time
10/2 @ LAR 8:15 PM - PRIME PRIME -
10/12 @ TB 1:00 PM CBS CBS PARAM+ PARAM+ -
10/19 vs ATL 8:20 PM NBC NBC PEACK PEACK -
10/26 @ HOU 1:00 PM FOX FOX FOX1 FOX1 -
Legend: = Traditional broadcast/cable = Streaming/Digital = Watch out-of-market NFL games every Sunday
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In The San Francisco–Oakland–San Jose Market

In the Bay Area and Northern California, 49ers fans can watch games through local broadcasts on KPIX-TV 5 (CBS) and KTVU 2 (FOX), available free with an HD antenna. The 49ers' territory extends from San Francisco through Sacramento, the Central Valley, and into southern Oregon. Their Silicon Valley stadium location integrates them into tech culture, with venture capitalist ownership and planned 8K video systems reflecting this synergy. From wine country to Silicon Valley, Monterey to Modesto, the 49ers unite diverse Northern California behind the red and gold tradition.
San Francisco–Oakland–San Jose Local Broadcast Networks
KPIX-TV 5 CBS KTVU 2 FOX KNTV 11 NBC KGO-TV 7 ABC

Local games are broadcast on these channels when the San Francisco 49ers play on their respective networks.

Best Streaming Services

Faithful have 3 games on Paramount+/CBS, 8 on FOXONE/FOX, 2 SNF games on NBC/Peacock, 2 MNF games on ESPN, and 1 TNF game on Prime Video. NFC West showdowns on FOX make FOXONE your base, with prime time appearances across the board.
Cable Over The Air Streaming Streaming Price Free Trial
— CBS Paramount+ $7.99/mo 7 days
— — Netflix $7.99/mo —
— — Prime Video $8.99/mo 7 days
— NBC Peacock $10.99/mo 7 days
— — NFL+ Premium $14.99/mo —
— FOX FOXONE $19.99/mo 7 days
ESPN ABC ESPN Unlimited $29.99/mo —
— — Sunday Ticket $119.0/mo —

Out-of-Market Viewing

Out-of-market 49ers fans have several options: NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube TV) provides every out-of-market game for $389/season. The Bay Area tech diaspora creates strong 49ers communities in Austin, Seattle, Denver, New York, and Boston where displaced tech workers gather at designated sports bars. Many 49ers fans in these tech hubs rely on streaming packages or NFL+ Premium ($14.99/month) for game replays. The team's reputation for traveling well - averaging 48% road presence, second-highest in the league - means finding fellow fans in any major city is rarely difficult.

Primetime & Special Games

The 49ers have 5 primetime games in 2025: 2 Sunday Night Football games on NBC, 2 Monday Night Football games on ESPN, and 1 Thursday Night Football game on Prime Video. FOX carries 8 of their games with CBS getting just 3, typical for an NFC West team. No holiday games scheduled.