San Francisco 49ers opponents for 2026 season announced
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The 2026 opponents for the San Francisco 49ers have been announced. The 49ers finished third in the NFC West and will play a third-place schedule next season. The 49ers will have nine home games and will go on the road eight times. Here are the 2026 opponents:
Home
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Denver Broncos
- Washington Commanders
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Minnesota Vikings
- Miami Dolphins
- Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Rams
- Seattle Seahawks
Away
- Dallas Cowboys
- New York Giants
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Atlanta Falcons
- Cardinals
- Rams
- Seahawks
The NFL schedule won't be released until mid-May. There are reports from 2025 that the 49ers may play one of their home games in Mexico City. The NFL will also play its first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro in 2026. It is unlikely the 49ers will play there instead of Mexico City, but it's a possibility. The NFL will announce the international games in early 2026.
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