The NFL is back, baby. What better way to kick off the preseason than with a matchup between the Niners and Broncos?
Following a Super Bowl appearance two years ago, last season was a fall from grace for the 49ers. San Francisco fought constant injuries, with much of its core squad sidelined at some point. Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Dre Greenlaw and George Kittle all took stints on the bench.
Meanwhile, the Broncos turned their fate around last season. With rookie Bo Nix under center, Denver improved to a 10-7 record, the team's first winning season since 2016. The Broncos even clinched a playoff berth but were knocked out by the Bills in the wild-card round, 31-7.
Both franchises have something to prove this season. Who will start the year with a win?
Here's everything you need to know about the matchup between the 49ers and Broncos, including TV channel and streaming options for the preseason game.
What channel is 49ers vs. Broncos on today?
- TV channel: KPIX (SF), 9NEWS (Denver)
- Live stream: Fubo (local)
The preseason matchup between the 49ers and Broncos will broadcast locally on KPIX in the San Francisco market and 9NEWS in Denver.
Cord-cutters can also stream the action live on Fubo.
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49ers vs. Broncos start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 9
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. MT | 5:30 p.m. PT
The preseason matchup between the 49ers and Broncos will kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 9. The game will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
49ers vs. Broncos radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM, channels 229, 385
Tune into 49ers vs. Broncos live on SiriusXM.
Niners fans can hear the home broadcast on channel 229, while Broncos fans can hear away coverage on channel 385.
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49ers schedule 2025
Here's a look at the next few games on the Niners' schedule.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 9 | vs. Broncos | 8:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 16 | at Raiders | 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Chargers | 8:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | at Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | at Saints | 1 p.m. |
Broncos schedule 2025
Here's a look at the next few games on the Broncos' schedule.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 9 | at 49ers | 8:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 16 | vs. Cardinals | 9:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 23 | at Saints | 1 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | vs. Titans | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | at Colts | 4:05 p.m. |