49ers to Host Game as NFL Returns to Mexico

The 5-time Super Bowl champions will play two international games in 2026.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The San Francisco 49ers will play two international games during the 2026 NFL season, including the league's return to Mexico after a hiatus. The 49ers had already confirmed they will play the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL's first game in Australia.

Why it matters

The NFL's return to Mexico marks a significant milestone, as the league looks to expand its global footprint and engage international audiences. The 49ers' participation underscores the team's status as one of the league's marquee franchises.

The details

The 49ers will be the home team for the NFL's return to Mexico, though the opponent has not yet been announced. This will be part of the team's two-game international schedule for the 2026 season, which also includes the previously announced matchup against the Rams in Australia.

  • The 49ers will play two international games during the 2026 NFL season.
  • The 49ers will host an NFL game in Mexico as part of the league's return to the country.

The players

San Francisco 49ers

A 5-time Super Bowl champion NFL franchise based in San Francisco, California.

Los Angeles Rams

An NFL franchise based in Los Angeles, California that the 49ers will play in Australia in 2026.

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What’s next

The NFL has not yet announced the opponent or date for the 49ers' game in Mexico.

The takeaway

The 49ers' participation in the NFL's return to Mexico and expansion into Australia underscores the league's global ambitions and the team's status as one of the league's marquee franchises.