The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2024 NFL campaign with high hopes after nearly winning it all last season. In fact, the last two seasons were very promising for head coach Kyle Shanahan’s crew. But an aging roster and challenging schedule could pose several problems in the year ahead.
Can the 49ers actually win the Super Bowl this season? No team has lost the league championship and returned to win it the following year since the 2018–2019 New England Patriots.
Like many NFL teams, any long-term success from San Francisco will ride heavily on its quarterback. Fortunately, Brock Purdy looks sharper than ever heading into his third year.
What channels show San Francisco 49ers games?
You can watch San Francisco 49ers games on ABC/ESPN, CBS, FOX, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video.
Most matchups in 2024 will air on Sundays on FOX, but these games (and the ones on CBS) only air for in-market viewers. If you live far from Northern California, you’ll need NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market access to the FOX and CBS games.
FWIW: NBC Sports Bay Area doesn’t carry any 49ers games but has live pre-game, post-game, and press conference coverage.
2024 San Francisco 49ers schedule
The 2024 49ers season kicks off with a mouthwatering matchup against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. Other notable games include a Week 6 Thursday Night Football battle against the Seattle Seahawks and a Super Bowl LVIII rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7.
Not only that, but San Francisco’s 2024 schedule features six games airing in primetime. We laid it all out in the table below so you can start planning your Niners Nation watch parties.
| Week | Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | At Tennessee Titans | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | KPIX-TV 5 |
| Preseason | New Orleans Saints | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Preseason | At Las Vegas Raiders | Friday, Aug. 23 | 10:00 p.m. | KPIX-TV 5, NFL Network |
| Week 1 | New York Jets | Monday, Sept. 9 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
| Week 2 | At Minnesota Vikings | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 3 | At Los Angeles Rams | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 4 | New England Patriots | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 5 | Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 6 | At Seattle Seahawks | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Week 7 | Kansas City Chiefs | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 8 | Dallas Cowboys | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Week 9 | Bye Week | — | — | — |
| Week 10 | At Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday, Nov. 10 | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 11 | Seattle Seahawks | Sunday, Nov. 17 | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 12 | At Green Bay Packers | Sunday, Nov. 24 | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 13 | At Buffalo Bills | Sunday, Dec. 1 | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Week 14 | Chicago Bears | Sunday, Dec. 8 | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Week 15 | Los Angeles Rams | Thursday, Dec. 12 | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Week 16 | At Miami Dolphins | Sunday, Dec. 22 | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Week 17 | Detroit Lions | Monday, Dec. 30 | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes |
| Week 18 | At Arizona Cardinals | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Data effective as of post date.
Which TV providers carry the San Francisco 49ers?
Any TV provider with the “Big Four” TV networks (ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC) will get you most 49ers games, depending on your location. ESPN is also nice to have but not necessary for the 2024 regular season because its two games featuring San Francisco also air on ABC.
Here’s an outline of 14 popular TV providers and whether they offer San Francisco 49ers channels.
| Provider | Price | ABC | CBS | FOX | NBC | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | $61.00–$152.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Read Cox review |
| DIRECTV | $69.99–$159.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View plans Read DIRECTV review |
| DIRECTV STREAM | $69.99–$159.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View plans Read DIRECTV STREAM review |
| DISH | $84.99–$114.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View plans Read DISH review |
| Fubo | $32.99–$99.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View plans Read Fubo review |
| Hulu + Live TV | $76.99–$89.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View plans Read Hulu + Live TV review |
| Optimum | $35.00–$125.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View plans Read Optimum review |
| Philo | $28.00/mo. | — | — | — | — |
View plans Read Philo review |
| Sling TV | $40.00–$55.00/mo. | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ |
View plans Read Sling TV review |
| Spectrum | $39.99–$74.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View plans Read Spectrum review |
| Verizon Fios | $85.00–$129.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View plans Read Verizon Fios review |
| Vidgo | $69.99–$99.99/mo. | ✔ | — | ✔ | — |
View plans Read Vidgo review |
| Xfinity | $20.00–$80.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Read Xfinity review |
| YouTube TV | $72.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View plans Read YouTube TV review |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
How can I watch the San Francisco 49ers for free?
You can watch many San Francisco 49ers games for free using an over-the-air (OTA) antenna and live TV streaming trial. The antenna route works well if you live near ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC stations—especially within the Niners’ TV market. That’s why we recommend entering your zip code on the FCC’s Reception Map Tool to verify your local channel options.
A free live TV streaming trial is handy if you’re in a hurry to watch a certain game. We like Fubo because it offers a seven-day free trial with every core NFL channel—including NFL Network.
How to watch the San Francisco 49ers FAQ
How can I watch San Francisco 49ers preseason games?
In 2024, the 49ers’ first and third preseason games will air locally on CBS (KPIX-TV 5) and stream elsewhere on NFL+. The team’s second preseason game will air nationwide on FOX.
Can I watch the San Francisco 49ers on Parmaount+?
Yes, at least two San Francisco 49ers games will stream live on Paramount+ during the 2024 regular season. But you’ll need to be within the Niners’ designated TV market to watch those matches.
Are the San Francisco 49ers on Hulu + Live TV?
Yes, you can watch every in-market and nationally televised San Francisco 49ers game on Hulu + Live TV, except for the Week 16 and Week 15 games on Amazon Prime Video.
Why you should trust us
Our sports experts researched the channels and streaming services showing San Francisco 49ers games using this season’s official TV schedule. With those details, we compiled a list of TV providers that carry the most Niners games. We then selected our viewing recommendations based on channel availability, pricing, and ease of use.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
