San Francisco 49ers @ Kansas City Chiefs: Dec 27, 2026

Updated
Week 16
San Francisco 49ers49ers
6-1 · Away
4:25 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Kansas City ChiefsChiefs
5-1 · Home

49ers vs Chiefs kicks off at 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT) on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.

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

Date & time
Sunday, December 27, 20264:25 PM ET / 1:25 PM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
Arrowhead StadiumKansas City
Week
NFL Week 16All Week 16 games

Outside the US: NFL Game Pass on DAZN.

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49ers vs Chiefs Preview

The 49ers (6-1) are leading the NFC West, the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The Chiefs (5-1) are leading the AFC West, the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

The 49ers score 28.1 points a game and allow 19.9; the Chiefs score 23.8 and allow 17.2. The 49ers are 2-1 away from home, and the Chiefs are 3-0 at home. The 49ers come in with 10 days of rest to the Chiefs's 6. It is an interconference game (NFC vs AFC), so it affects the overall record but not the conference tiebreakers.

49ers vs Chiefs: Tale of the Tape

49ersNFC vs AFCChiefs
6-1
Record
5-1
NFC #2
Playoff seed
AFC #1
28.1
Points per game
23.8
19.9
Points allowed
17.2
+8.3
Point differential
+6.7
2-1
Road / home record
3-0
3-0
Division record
3-0
L1
Streak
L1
10 days
Rest
6 days

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
Brashard SmithChiefsRBInjured ReserveOct 24, 2026
Cooper McDonaldChiefsLBQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Ethan DownsChiefsLBInjured ReserveJul 28, 2026
Jaylon MooreChiefsOLOutConcussionOct 23, 2026
Jeff CaldwellChiefsWRInjured ReserveAug 26, 2026
Jimmy HolidayChiefsWRInjured ReserveAug 31, 2026
John Michael GyllenborgChiefsTEInjured ReserveJul 28, 2026
Josh SimmonsChiefsTInjured ReserveOct 22, 2026
L'Jarius SneedChiefsCBQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Omarr Norman-LottChiefsDTPhysically Unable To PerformJul 25, 2026
Rashee RiceChiefsWROutHamstring, KneeOct 23, 2026
Tyquan ThorntonChiefsWRInjured ReserveOct 12, 2026

Status as of 11:00 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
1Chiefs5-1AFC West leader
2Bills5-1AFC East leader
3Browns5-2AFC North leader

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

49ers vs Chiefs Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesDid not meet

49ers last 5

Chiefs last 5

49ers vs Chiefs Key Players

49ers logo49ers

Chiefs logoChiefs

Season leaders, regular season.

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This 49ers vs Chiefs page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: 49ers host the Eagles Jan 3; Chiefs visit the Chargers Jan 2.

49ers vs Chiefs FAQs

What time does 49ers vs Chiefs start?

The San Francisco 49ers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Kickoff is 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT).

What are the 49ers and Chiefs records?

Going into this game the 49ers were 6-1 and the Chiefs were 5-1 this season.

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

The 49ers (6-1) are leading the NFC West, the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The Chiefs (5-1) are leading the AFC West, the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is 49ers vs Chiefs a division game?

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

Who is injured for 49ers vs Chiefs?

As of 11:00 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 Chiefs being played?

At Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, the home stadium of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Is 49ers vs Chiefs on NFL Sunday Ticket?

Yes, outside the 49ers and Chiefs 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 Chiefs?

49ers host the Eagles on Sunday, January 3 at 8:20 PM ET; Chiefs visit the Chargers on Saturday, January 2 at 1:00 PM ET.