As the 2025 NFL season has concluded, San Francisco 49ers fans are already looking ahead to future matchups as we move through the 2026 NFL Playoffs. We have the San Francisco 49ers future opponents and schedules here for you. Thanks to the NFL’s fixed scheduling rotation, we know the 49ers’ opponents for upcoming seasons well in advance. The formula ensures each team plays their division rivals twice (home and away), full divisions from the NFC and AFC on a rotating basis, and additional inter-conference games based on the previous year’s standings.
San Francisco 49ers Future Opponents and Schedules
We break down the San Francisco 49ers future opponents and schedules starting with 2026, including clear home/away designations. Note that some matchups in later years (especially the “17th game” based on standings) are still TBD and will be finalized after the prior season ends. Opponents are subject to minor changes, but the rotation is locked in.Now, if and when we go to an 18 game season, we’ll come back and add the appropriate game to the given year for you.
| Year | San Francisco 49ers Schedule |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 San Francisco 49ers Schedule |
| 2027 | 2027 San Francisco 49ers Schedule |
| 2028 | 2028 San Francisco 49ers Schedule |
| 2029 | Coming Soon |
| 2030 | Coming Soon |
2026 San Francisco 49ers Opponents & Schedule
The 2026 season is a historic one for the Niners, featuring the first-ever regular-season game in Australia and a return to Mexico City. You can view the full week-by-week breakdown, kickoff times, and TV networks at our Printable 2026 San Francisco 49ers Schedule hub.
| Home (9 games) | Away (8 games) |
| Arizona Cardinals | Arizona Cardinals |
| Los Angeles Rams | Atlanta Falcons (Same Place) |
| Seattle Seahawks | Dallas Cowboys |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Washington Commanders | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Rams (Australia) |
| Las Vegas Raiders | New York Giants |
| Miami Dolphins (17th Game) | Seattle Seahawks |
| Minnesota Vikings (Same Place) |
2027 San Francisco 49ers Opponents & Schedule
In 2027, the 49ers face the gauntlet of the AFC North and the NFC North. For the latest updates on international dates and printable PDF versions of this calendar, visit the 2027 San Francisco 49ers Schedule page.
| Home (8 games) | Away (9 games) |
| Arizona Cardinals | Arizona Cardinals |
| Los Angeles Rams | Baltimore Ravens |
| Seattle Seahawks | Chicago Bears |
| Green Bay Packers | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
| Cleveland Browns | Los Angeles Rams |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Seattle Seahawks |
| NFC South TBD (Same Place) | NFC East TBD (Same Place) |
| AFC South TBD (17th Game) |
2028 San Francisco 49ers Opponents & Schedule
The 2028 rotation brings the AFC East back to the schedule, featuring matchups against the Bills and Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium
| Home (9 games) | Away (8 games) |
| Arizona Cardinals | Arizona Cardinals |
| Los Angeles Rams | Atlanta Falcons |
| Seattle Seahawks | Carolina Panthers |
| New Orleans Saints | Los Angeles Rams |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New England Patriots |
| Buffalo Bills | New York Jets |
| Miami Dolphins | Seattle Seahawks |
| NFC East TBD (Same Place) | NFC North TBD (Same Place) |
| AFC West TBD (17th Game) |
2029 San Francisco 49ers Opponents & Schedule
In 2029, the rotation resets with the NFC East and the AFC South. Since 2029 is an odd-numbered year, the AFC will host the 17th game, meaning the 49ers will play 9 games on the road.
| Home (8 games) | Away (9 games) |
| Arizona Cardinals | Arizona Cardinals |
| Los Angeles Rams | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Seattle Seahawks | Washington Commanders |
| Dallas Cowboys | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| New York Giants | Tennessee Titans |
| Indianapolis Colts | Los Angeles Rams |
| Houston Texans | Seattle Seahawks |
| NFC South TBD (Same Place) | NFC North TBD (Same Place) |
| AFC North TBD (17th Game) |
2030 San Francisco 49ers Opponents & Schedule
The 2030 season features the return of the AFC West and the NFC North to the rotation. The 49ers will host the 17th game this season, providing a 9-game home schedule at Levi’s Stadium.
| Home (9 games) | Away (8 games) |
| Arizona Cardinals | Arizona Cardinals |
| Los Angeles Rams | Green Bay Packers |
| Seattle Seahawks | Minnesota Vikings |
| Chicago Bears | Denver Broncos |
| Detroit Lions | Las Vegas Raiders |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Los Angeles Rams |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Seattle Seahawks |
| NFC East TBD (Same Place) | NFC South TBD (Same Place) |
| AFC East TBD (17th Game) |
These future opponent lists are based on the official NFL scheduling formula and reliable sources. We’ll update this page as more details (like exact TBD matchups) are confirmed after each season. You can also check out all of the other future NFL schedules here.
