San Francisco 49ers 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The San Francisco 49ers' 2027 opponents include home games against Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks, Steelers, Browns, Packers, Vikings, Panthers, and road games against Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Giants, Jaguars, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Rams | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Seattle Seahawks | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Cleveland Browns | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Green Bay Packers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Minnesota Vikings | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Carolina Panthers | Same-place finisher, NFC South | Projected |
Road opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Rams | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Seattle Seahawks | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Baltimore Ravens | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Chicago Bears | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Detroit Lions | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Giants | Same-place finisher, NFC East | Projected |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the 49ers' 2027 opponents combined for a 52.1% win rate — the 14th-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the 49ers play in 2027?
The 49ers play 17 games in 2027: home games against Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks, Steelers, Browns, Packers, Vikings, Panthers, and road games against Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Giants, Jaguars. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the 49ers have in 2027?
The 49ers have 8 home games and 9 road games in 2027. NFC teams host eight games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the 49ers' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the 49ers' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against NFC West rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the 49ers finish in 2026.
What is the 49ers' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the 49ers' 2027 opponents combined for a 52.1% win rate — the 14th-hardest projected schedule.
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49ers rushigamis and catchigamis: 98 new lines since 2000
Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the San Francisco 49ers: 12 rushing and 86 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Oct 1, 2023 · Christian McCaffrey · 106 yds, 3 TD
- Jan 19, 2020 · Raheem Mostert · 220 yds, 4 TD
- Sep 14, 2015 · Carlos Hyde · 168 yds, 2 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Dec 22, 2025 · Christian McCaffrey · 6 rec, 29 yds, 2 TD
- Oct 12, 2025 · Kendrick Bourne · 5 rec, 142 yds, 0 TD
- Sep 22, 2024 · Jauan Jennings · 11 rec, 175 yds, 3 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026