San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Chargers: Dec 17, 2026

Updated
Week 15
San Francisco 49ers49ers
6-1 · Away
8:15 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Los Angeles ChargersChargers
0-6 · Home

49ers vs Chargers kicks off at 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT) on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood.

How to Watch 49ers vs Chargers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, December 17, 20268:15 PM ET / 5:15 PM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
SoFi StadiumInglewood
Week
NFL Week 15All Week 15 games

Outside the US: NFL Game Pass on DAZN.

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49ers vs Chargers Preview

The 49ers (6-1) are leading the NFC West, the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The Chargers (0-6) are No. 16 in the AFC, outside the top seven and have lost six straight.

The 49ers score 28.1 points a game and allow 19.9; the Chargers score 15.0 and allow 25.2. The 49ers are 2-1 away from home, and the Chargers are 0-3 at home. Both teams are on a short week. It is an interconference game (NFC vs AFC), so it affects the overall record but not the conference tiebreakers.

49ers vs Chargers: Tale of the Tape

49ersNFC vs AFCChargers
6-1
Record
0-6
NFC #2
Playoff seed
AFC #16
28.1
Points per game
15.0
19.9
Points allowed
25.2
+8.3
Point differential
-10.2
2-1
Road / home record
0-3
3-0
Division record
0-3
L1
Streak
L6
4 days (short week)
Rest
4 days (short week)

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alfred Collins49ersDLInjured ReserveSep 10, 2026
Andrew Farmer II49ersDLInjured ReserveJul 30, 2026
Austen Pleasants49ersOLInjured ReserveSep 7, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk49ersWRNon Football InjuryOct 27, 2026
C.J. West49ersDTInjured ReserveSep 23, 2026
Christian Kirk49ersWRQuestionableCalfOct 23, 2026
Darrick Forrest49ersSAFInjured ReserveMay 28, 2026
De'Zhaun Stribling49ersWRInjured ReserveSep 16, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr.49ersWROutHamstringOct 23, 2026
Demarcus Robinson49ersWRInjured ReserveSep 26, 2026
Garret Wallow49ersLBOutHamstringOct 23, 2026
Isaac Guerendo49ersRBPhysically Unable To PerformJul 25, 2026
Jake Tonges49ersTEInjured ReserveSep 16, 2026
Luke Gifford49ersLBOutGroinOct 23, 2026
Marques Sigle49ersSAFOutAnkleOct 23, 2026
Mikail Kamara49ersDLInjured ReserveAug 3, 2026
Mike Evans49ersWROutRibs, AchillesOct 23, 2026
Nate Hobbs49ersCBInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Nick Bosa49ersDLOutKnee, CalfOct 23, 2026
Nick Martin49ersLBInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Nick Zakelj49ersOLInjured ReserveAug 31, 2026
Ricky Pearsall49ersWRInjured ReserveAug 1, 2026
Sam Okuayinonu49ersDLInjured ReserveSep 5, 2026
Siran Neal49ersDBQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Upton Stout49ersCBQuestionableShoulderOct 23, 2026
Alec IngoldChargersFBInjured ReserveOct 15, 2026
David NjokuChargersTEInjured ReserveSep 21, 2026
Denzel PerrymanChargersLBInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Evan SvobodaChargersTEInjured ReserveOct 14, 2026
Isaiah WorldChargersTNon Football InjuryJul 24, 2026
Rashawn SlaterChargersTInjured ReserveOct 9, 2026
Trevor PenningChargersOLInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Trey LanceChargersQBInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Trey Pipkins IIIChargersTInjured ReserveSep 26, 2026
Tyler BiadaszChargersCInjured ReserveAug 23, 2026

Status as of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

NFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
1Vikings6-0NFC North leader
249ers6-1NFC West leader
3Giants4-2-1NFC East leader
4Panthers3-3NFC South leader

AFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
14Dolphins1-5Out
15Titans1-6Out
16Chargers0-6Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

49ers vs Chargers Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesDid not meet

49ers last 5

Chargers last 5

49ers vs Chargers Key Players

49ers logo49ers

Chargers logoChargers

Season leaders, regular season.

This 49ers vs Chargers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: 49ers visit the Chiefs Dec 27; Chargers visit the Dolphins Dec 27.

49ers vs Chargers FAQs

What time does 49ers vs Chargers start?

The San Francisco 49ers play the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Kickoff is 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT).

What are the 49ers and Chargers records?

Going into this game the 49ers were 6-1 and the Chargers were 0-6 this season.

Where do the 49ers and Chargers stand in the playoff race?

The 49ers (6-1) are leading the NFC West, the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The Chargers (0-6) are No. 16 in the AFC, outside the top seven. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is 49ers vs Chargers a division game?

No. The 49ers play in the NFC West and the Chargers in the AFC West, so this interconference game counts in the overall record only.

Who is injured for 49ers vs Chargers?

As of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27: Alfred Collins (49ers, injured reserve); Andrew Farmer II (49ers, injured reserve); Austen Pleasants (49ers, injured reserve); Brandon Aiyuk (49ers, non football injury); C.J. West (49ers, injured reserve); Christian Kirk (49ers, questionable, calf).

Where is 49ers vs Chargers being played?

At SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the home stadium of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Is 49ers vs Chargers on NFL Sunday Ticket?

Yes, outside the 49ers and Chargers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game.

What is next for the 49ers and Chargers?

49ers visit the Chiefs on Sunday, December 27 at 4:25 PM ET; Chargers visit the Dolphins on Sunday, December 27 at 1:00 PM ET.