Puka Nacua Takes Jab at Rams Fans Over Lack of Home Game Attendance

49ers linebacker Fred Warner joins in on the criticism of SoFi Stadium's home crowd issues.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Puka Nacua, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, appeared to take a shot at Rams fans this week for their lack of attendance at home games at SoFi Stadium. During a conversation with teammate Fred Warner, Nacua quipped that 'at SoFi, there's not too many home games,' alluding to the tendency of opposing team's fans to outnumber Rams supporters at the Inglewood, California arena.

Why it matters

Fan attendance and home-field advantage have been ongoing issues for the Rams since SoFi Stadium opened in 2020. The problem has been particularly pronounced during Chargers games, where opposing fans often make up the majority of the crowd. Nacua's comments highlight this persistent challenge for the Rams organization.

The details

During a podcast discussion with Fred Warner about the 49ers' upcoming 2026 game against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, Nacua seemed to take a jab at Rams fans. When Warner noted that the game would be a 'home game' for the Rams, Nacua quipped back, 'Honestly, at SoFi, there's not too many home games.' Warner then joked that the Rams losing a home game was actually 'a blow to' San Francisco.

  • The 49ers and Rams are scheduled to play in Melbourne, Australia in 2026.

The players

Puka Nacua

A linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers who appeared to criticize the lack of Rams fans at SoFi Stadium home games.

Fred Warner

A linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers who joined in on the criticism of Rams fans during a podcast discussion with Nacua.

Los Angeles Rams

The NFL team that has faced ongoing issues with opposing fans outnumbering their home supporters at SoFi Stadium since the venue opened in 2020.

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What they’re saying

“Honestly, at SoFi, there's not too many home games.”

— Puka Nacua, San Francisco 49ers Linebacker (Real Ones: The League* podcast)

“It's your home game. So now you don't get a home game, all right? We still get our home game.”

— Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers Linebacker (Real Ones: The League* podcast)

What’s next

The Rams and 49ers are scheduled to play in Melbourne, Australia in 2026, which will mark the first NFL regular season game held outside of North America since the league began playing international games.

The takeaway

Puka Nacua's comments highlight the ongoing challenge the Rams have faced in establishing a strong home-field advantage at SoFi Stadium, where opposing fans have often outnumbered the home crowd. This issue has persisted since the stadium opened in 2020 and reflects the broader difficulties some NFL teams have in maintaining a loyal local fanbase.