The San Francisco 49ers make their first preseason road trip as they take on the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. This matchup marks the tenth time the two clubs have met in the preseason and the first meeting since 2017. The 49ers lead the all-time preseason series 5-4. Ahead of the second preseason game of 2022, the teams will hold a pair of joint practices at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, MN.
The 49ers are coming off a 28-21 win against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium. QB Trey Lance completed four of his five pass attempts for 92 yards, including a 76-yard touchdown pass to WR Danny Gray. QB Nate Sudfeld completed eight passes for 108 yards and a touchdown pass to WR Ray-Ray McCloud III. QB Brock Purdy completed three passes for 36 yards, including the go-ahead touchdown pass to TE Tanner Hudson.
Defensively, the Niners intercepted Packers QB Jordan Love three times for a combined total of 107 interception return yards. Rookie LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball got his first preseason interception off a tipped pass and fellow rookie DB Samuel Womack III grabbed his first two interceptions on back-to-back possessions.
The above breakdown was provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
Below is everything you need to know to follow the upcoming game.
When does the game start?
Saturday, August 20 at 4:00 p.m. PT
Where is the game being played?
U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Who are the head coaches?
49ers: Kyle Shanahan
Vikings: Kevin O'Connell
What channel is the game on?
Network: KPIX 5 CBS
Play-by-Play: Greg Papa
Color Analyst: Tim Ryan
Sideline Reporter: Vern Glenn
KMSP FOX 9 will air the game in the Vikings' local market.
What areas will receive the broadcast?
Fans in the 49ers and Vikings local broadcast markets can watch the game live.
Where can I stream the game?
In-market Bay Area fans can stream the game on the 49ers app or 49ers.com on Safari mobile web only.
NFL+ subscribers can live stream the game in its entirety.
Where can I listen to the radio broadcast?
Bay Area fans can listen on KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM, and The Bone 107.7 FM, where Bob Fitzgerald, Keena Turner, and Donte Whitner will call the game.
Jesús Zárate will call the game in Spanish. That broadcast can be listened to at 49ers.com/news/Espanol.
KFAN 100.3 FM will broadcast the game in the Vikings' local market, where Paul Allen and Pete Bercich will call the game.
NFL+ subscribers can listen to the game through that service.
Game discussion
Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.
How has this series played out historically?
Preseason Matchups: 9
Preseason Series: 49ers lead series 5-4
First Preseason Meeting: 8/26/61, 49ers win, 14-10, at Portland, OR
Last Preseason Meeting: 8/27/17, Vikings win, 32-31, at Min.
Current Streak: Lost 1
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 3 (8/22/10 - 8/27/17)
Longest Vikings Win Streak: 3 (8/10/63 - 8/27/04)
Most 49ers Points: 34 (8/25/13): 49ers win 34-14, at SF
Most Vikings Points: 43 (8/10/63): Vikings win 43-28, at Portland, OR
49ers Shutouts: None
Vikings Shutouts: None