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How to Watch the San Francisco 49ers
Full-season estimate: $466/season ($78/mo)
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San Francisco 49ers
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YouTube TV Sports Plan + Free local broadcast / antenna + Prime Video + Netflix Standard with ads + Peacock Premium
Start with YouTube TV Sports Plan, Free local broadcast / antenna, Prime Video, and Netflix Standard with ads, plus one or two smaller add-ons for San Francisco 49ers fans in Columbus, Oh. Budget about $466/season ($78/month) once local and national windows are included.
Using location ZIP 43215 (Columbus, Oh).
Season
$466
Monthly
$78
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Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated Aug 21, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
49ers at RaidersNFL | 8:00 PM EDT | ESPN |
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Percentile
77%
more expensive than 77% of teams
NFL Rank
#28/32
most expensive
NFL Avg
$118/mo
right at average
NFL streaming range
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Alternative stacks
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + Free local broadcast / antenna + Prime Video + Netflix Standard with ads + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $108/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$96
Season
$574
Fubo Pro
Fubo Pro + Free local broadcast / antenna + Prime Video + Netflix Standard with ads + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $144/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$102
Season
$610
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + Free local broadcast / antenna + Prime Video + Netflix Standard with ads + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $150/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$103
Season
$616
Recommended stack details
Base package
YouTube TV Sports Plan
Covers the national windows that still matter for San Francisco 49ers fans in Columbus, Oh.
Estimated cost
$64.99/mo
Local coverage
Free local broadcast / antenna
Free over-the-air / local station
Free over-the-air / local station
Estimated cost
Free
Add-on
Prime Video
Prime Video - ~16 Thursday Night Football games
Thursday Night Football
Estimated cost
$8.99/mo
Add-on
Netflix Standard with ads
Netflix Standard with ads - ~4 games/season
NFL Christmas games
Estimated cost
$8.99/mo
Add-on
Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium - Peacock-exclusive games
Peacock-exclusive NFL games
Estimated cost
$10.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Apple TV, NFL Sunday Ticket, Paramount+ Essential, ESPN Select, and a few other non-essential extras.
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The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the San Francisco 49ers game on tonight?
- Tonight's San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers game starts at 10:00 PM EDT on NFL Net.
- What time is the San Francisco 49ers game tonight?
- Tonight's San Francisco 49ers game starts at 10:00 PM EDT.
- Is tonight's San Francisco 49ers game free to watch?
- No. Tonight's San Francisco 49ers game airs on NFL Net, which requires a subscription.
- Is the San Francisco 49ers game on Peacock tonight?
- No. Tonight's San Francisco 49ers game is on NFL Net, not Peacock.
- Is the San Francisco 49ers game on Prime Video tonight?
- No. Tonight's San Francisco 49ers game is on NFL Net, not Prime Video.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price this guide from Columbus, Oh ZIP 43215; if neither a ZIP nor TV market is available, we fall back to SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE.
- NFL coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
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