The San Francisco 49ers will play the Denver Broncos in their first preseason game on Saturday night at Levi’s Stadium. While the Broncos are expected to play their starters, the 49ers are expected to give a chance to their depth players as they look to rebound from a dismal 2024 season.
From quarterback battles to coaching shifts, there’s more than enough intrigue to tune in, if you know how to. So whether you’re in San Francisco, Denver, or streaming from the East Coast, here’s everything you need to know to catch Saturday night’s game.
When Is the San Francisco 49ers vs. Denver Broncos Preseason Game?
- Date: Saturday, August 9
- Kickoff Time: 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT)
- Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
The matchup will mark the 42nd preseason meeting between these two teams and their first since 2023. The 49ers are expected to sit out quarterback Brock Purdy, who’s fresh off a massive extension, while sophomore quarterback Bo Nix is expected to be in action.
How To Watch the 49ers vs. Broncos Preseason Game on TV?
On Saturday, the 49ers’ preseason opener against the Broncos at Levi’s Stadium won’t appear on NFL Network. However, both fan bases have local options to catch the action.
Denver Broadcast
- TV Channel: 9News
- Announcers: Steve Levy (play-by-play), Ryan Harris (color analyst), Cynthia Frelund, and Scotty Gange (sideline reporters)
- Broncos Radio: KOA 850 AM and 94.1 FM
San Francisco Broadcast
- Channel: KPIX 5 and CW Bay Area
- Announcers: Guy Haberman (play-by-play), Tim Ryan (color analyst), and Vern Glenn (sideline reporter)
- 49ers Radio: KGO 810 AM and The Bone 107.7 FM
Brock Purdy, Bo Nix and the rest of the 49ers/Broncos QBs having a longest punt competition after joint practices 😅 pic.twitter.com/qNzPZ2qQkw
— 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙎𝙁𝙉𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 (@TheSFNiners) August 7, 2025
What Are the Streaming Options To Watch 49ers vs. Broncos Week 1 Preseason Game?
Fans without cable access, or outside of Denver and San Francisco, can stream the 49ers vs. Broncos Week 1 preseason game through several platforms:
NFL+
NFL+ is the top choice for streaming preseason NFL games. The service includes NFL Network coverage of many preseason contests and ad-free game highlights.
NFL+ costs $6.99 per month or $49.99 for the entire season. However, they’re currently offering a 20% discount on annual plans, bringing the total to just $39.99.
The premium option, NFL+ Premium, runs $14.99 per month or $99.99 for the season (discounted to $79.99 with the 20% savings). NFL+ Premium adds NFL RedZone, NFL Pro for fantasy lineup optimization, and complete game replays, including condensed versions and all-22 coaches’ film.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV’s Choice+ Sports Pack bundles NFL Network with ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, plus college networks like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, and SEC Network. A package with these channels costs $69.99 per month.
DirecTV Stream sweetens the deal with a five-day free trial available across all packages, including their premium ULTIMATE package.
FuboTV
FuboTV offers similar coverage to DirecTV but charges $84.99 for the first month of streaming access. The service includes ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, and over 100 additional live channels, plus a free trial period.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV provides another streaming path for NFL preseason coverage. Packages start at $82.99 monthly and include a free three-day trial for new users. The service features all major channels, including CBS, ESPN, FS1, FOX, NBCSN, and NFL Network.
