Watching the San Francisco 49ers face off against the Broncos during the preseason: A Guide
San Francisco 49ers Kick Off Preseason Against Denver Broncos
The San Francisco 49ers are set to begin their preseason schedule with a matchup against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.
Local TV Broadcast and Streaming Options
For those in the San Francisco market, the game will air on KPIX 5 and CW Bay Area at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time (8:30 p.m. ET), the scheduled kickoff time at Levi's Stadium. If you're unable to watch locally, Hulu + Live TV offers live streaming of major local channels, including CBS (KPIX), starting at $82.99 per month with a free three-day trial for new subscribers. This allows streaming the game live even if you are outside the local broadcast area.
CBS is carrying the broadcast of the game, and in the Bay Area, viewers can tune in to KPIX-TV (channel 5) with an antenna or a cable TV provider. DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Hulu+Live TV, and YouTube TV all include CBS in their local channel lineup.
Preparation and Injuries
The Niners held a joint practice with the Broncos on Thursday ahead of the preseason opener. However, first-round defensive end Mykel Williams injured his knee in Thursday's practice and is expected to miss Saturday's game. Backup quarterback Mac Jones and new third-stringer Carter Bradley are expected to see significant action in the game.
The preseason matchup could provide the Niners with their first look at their remade defense, including young linemen Alfred Collins and C.J. West. San Francisco's starters, including newly extended Brock Purdy, are likely to sit out most if not all of the game.
Upcoming Games
With the regular-season opener just under a month away in Seattle, the 49ers will face the Raiders in Las Vegas and the Chargers at home over the next two weeks to complete their preseason schedule.
Stay tuned for more updates on the San Francisco 49ers' preseason games and the upcoming regular season!
In the San Francisco 49ers' preseason matchup against the Denver Broncos, fans from the San Francisco market can watch on KPIX 5 and CW Bay Area, or stream live with Hulu + Live TV, as CBS is carrying the broadcast. The upcoming games for the Niners include facing the Raiders in Las Vegas and the Chargers at home over the next two weeks.
