Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Detroit Lions are 3-5 in primetime and holiday windows against the San Francisco 49ers since 1966: 8 games, 3 won, 5 lost.
Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers primetime and holiday record since 1966
3-5 from the Lions’ side, 5-3 from the 49ers' side. Most recent: Dec 30, 2024, Lions 40, 49ers 34 at Levi's Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions–49ers primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Lions’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Lionsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | Lions at 49ers | Lions 40, 49ers 34 | Levi's Stadium | W · 3-5 |
| Sep 16, 2012 | Lions at 49ers | 49ers 27, Lions 19 | Candlestick Park | L · 2-5 |
| Dec 14, 1998 | Lions at 49ers | 49ers 35, Lions 13 | — | L · 2-4 |
| Dec 23, 1996 | Lions at 49ers | 49ers 24, Lions 14 | — | L · 2-3 |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 49ers at Lions | Lions 27, 49ers 24 | — | W · 2-2 |
| Dec 28, 1992 | Lions at 49ers | 49ers 24, Lions 6 | — | L · 1-2 |
| Oct 14, 1974 | 49ers at Lions | Lions 17, 49ers 13 | — | W · 1-1 |
| Nov 24, 1966 | 49ers at Lions | 49ers 41, Lions 14 | — | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 30, 2024: Detroit Lions 40, San Francisco 49ers 34 at Levi's Stadium.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time primetime or holiday record against the San Francisco 49ers?
- 3-5 in 8 games since 1966, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the San Francisco 49ers in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 30, 2024: Detroit Lions 40, San Francisco 49ers 34 at Levi's Stadium.
- When did the San Francisco 49ers last beat the Detroit Lions in a primetime or holiday window?
- Sep 16, 2012: San Francisco 49ers 27, Detroit Lions 19 at Candlestick Park.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025