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.
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
Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans — Thursday, August 13, 6:00 p.m. PT
Week 2: @ Los Angeles Chargers — August 20, 7. p.m. PT
Week 3: vs. Las Vegas Raiders — August 27, 5:00 p.m. PT
@ Los Angeles Rams – Thursday, September 10, 5:35 p.m. PT (49ers +2.5)
Channel: Netflix
vs. Miami Dolphins – Sunday, September 20, 1:25 p.m. PT
Channel: FOX
vs. Arizona Cardinals – Sunday, September 27, 1:05 p.m. PT
Channel: FOX
vs. Denver Broncos – Sunday, October 4, 1:25 p.m. PT
CBS
@ Seahawks – Sunday, October 11, 1:25 p.m. PT
FOX
vs. Washington Commanders – Monday, October 19, 5:15 p.m. PT
ABC/ESPN
Atlanta Falcons – Sunday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. PT
FOX
vs. Las Vegas Raiders – Sunday, November 8, 1:05 p.m. PT
CBS
@ Dallas Cowboys – Sunday, November 15, 1:25 p.m. PT
FOX
vs. Minnesota Vikings – Sunday, November 22, 5:20 p.m. PT
NBC
vs. Seattle Seahawks – Sunday, November 29, 1:25 p.m. PT
FOX
@ New York Giants – Sunday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. PT
FOX
vs. Los Angeles Rams – Sunday, December 13, 1:25 p.m. PT
FOX
@ Los Angeles Chargers – Thursday, December 17, 5:15 p.m. PT
Amazon Prime
@ Kansas City Chiefs – Sunday, December 27, 1:25 p.m. PT
CBS
vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday, January 3, 5:20 p.m. PT
NBC
@ Arizona Cardinals – January 9/10, TBD
TBD