The 49ers will play their first of two home games in the 2023 preseason as they take on the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium. This matchup marks the 41st preseason meeting between the two clubs and the first since 2019, when the 49ers beat the Broncos in Denver, 24-15.
Previous game
San Francisco is coming off a loss in their first preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The 49ers offense registered 283 total yards as QB Trey Lance completed 10 of his 15 pass attempts for 112 yards and one touchdown to TE Ross Dwelley, who had three catches for 18 yards on the afternoon. WR Ronnie Bell hauled in three receptions for a team-high 58 yards to go along with one rush for 15 yards and three kickoff returns for 57 yards. RB Tyrion Davis-Price led the way on the ground, registering nine carries for 29 yards (3.2 average).
Defensively, LB Jalen Graham and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball each tallied a team-high six tackles, while DL Clelin Ferrell registered his first preseason sack on Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the above breakdown.
Below is everything you need to know to follow the upcoming game.
When does the game start?
Saturday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. PT
Where is the game being played?
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Who are the head coaches?
49ers: Kyle Shanahan
Broncos: Sean Payton
What channel is the game on?
Network: KPIX 5 and CW Bay Area
Play-by-Play: Greg Papa
Color Analyst: Tim Ryan
Sideline Reporter: Vern Glenn
What areas will receive the broadcast?
The broadcast will be viewable within the two teams' home markets.
Where can I stream the game?
NFL+ subscribers can live stream the game in its entirety.
Where can I listen to the radio broadcast?
Bay Area fans can listen on KGO 810 AM and The Bone 107.7 FM, where Bob Fitzgerald and Keena Turner will call the game.
Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis will call the game in Spanish. That broadcast can be listened to at 49ers.com/news/Espanol.
Denver area fans can listen on KOA 850 AM and 94.1 FM, where Dave Logan, Rick Lewis, and Susie Wargin 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: 40
Preseason Series: Broncos lead series 22-18
First Preseason Meeting: 8/23/68, 49ers win, 22-6, at Den.
Last Preseason Meeting: 8/19/19, 49ers win, 24-15, at Den.
Current Streak: Won 1
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 6 (8/19/89 - 8/12/94)
Longest Broncos Win Streak: 7 (7/29/95 - 8/31/01)
Most 49ers Points: 44 (9/7/95): 49ers win 44-10, at SF
Most Broncos Points: 35 (8/31/01): Broncos win 35-7, at Den.
49ers Shutouts: None
Broncos Shutouts: 3 (Last 8/17/14), Broncos win 34-0, at SF
