Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers: Week 4 Game Guide (2026)
Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers is Denver's away game for Week 4 of the 2026 season on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 1:25 PM PT at Levi's Stadium. Current status: Denver 14, San Francisco 49ers 24. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.
Game facts
Confirmed details for Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.
- Matchup
- Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers
- Season and week
- 2026 · Week 4
- Date
- Pacific kickoff
- Venue
- Levi's Stadium
- Home/away
- Denver away game
- Game status
- Final
- Final score
- Denver 14, San Francisco 49ers 24
Broadcast Information
- Kickoff
- 1:25 PM PT
- Local TV
- KPIX CBS 5
- National broadcast
- CBS carries Broncos at 49ers for this game. The schedule snippet also reflects a 4:25 p.m. listing without a timezone, which aligns with Eastern time rather than the local Pacific kickoff.
- Stream
- Paramount+ · NFL+
KPIX CBS 5: Bay Area local television listing for this game.
Paramount+: Official streaming option listed for this game.
NFL+: Carries live local, primetime, regular-season and postseason games on phone or tablet, plus replays.
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Game Day Guide
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Broncos fans heading to Levi’s Stadium should plan around two basics: mobile-only entry and a strict clear-bag policy. The official game page confirms Broncos at 49ers is Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, with kickoff at 1:25 p.m. PT, and says the matchup includes Crucial Catch activations plus a halftime Ring of Excellence ceremony for Roger Craig. If you are driving, the stadium’s guidance is to buy parking in advance or use public transit; if you are not parking on site, VTA and Caltrain both publish direct event-service guidance to Levi’s Stadium. For fans staying in Denver, CBS coverage and several Broncos-friendly sports bars give you practical places to watch without waiting on a one-off party announcement. View Game Day Guide
Broncos fans heading to Levi’s Stadium should plan around two basics: mobile-only entry and a strict clear-bag policy. The official game page confirms Broncos at 49ers is Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, with kickoff at 1:25 p.m. PT, and says the matchup includes Crucial Catch activations plus a halftime Ring of Excellence ceremony for Roger Craig. If you are driving, the stadium’s guidance is to buy parking in advance or use public transit; if you are not parking on site, VTA and Caltrain both publish direct event-service guidance to Levi’s Stadium. For fans staying in Denver, CBS coverage and several Broncos-friendly sports bars give you practical places to watch without waiting on a one-off party announcement.
Important Alerts
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Kickoff and venue are confirmed
Broncos at 49ers is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium, with kickoff at 1:25 p.m. PT. Build your arrival, transit and watch plans around Pacific Time.
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General guidance: Mobile-only entry applies
Tickets and parking passes are mobile-only. Have both ready on your phone before you reach the gates so you are not trying to load them at the scanner line.
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General guidance: Clear-bag limits are tight
Only clear bags up to 12” x 6” x 12”, one-gallon clear plastic zip bags, small clutches up to 4.5” x 6.5”, and seat cushions are allowed. Other bags must go back to the vehicle.
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General guidance: Tailgating is limited to designated parking areas
Tailgating is allowed only in specified areas and only at Levi’s Stadium sporting events. It must stay within the marked parking space and the immediate area around the vehicle, with no blocked drive lanes and no amplified sound.
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No confirmed special transit closure was posted in the retrieved reporting
The official pages retrieved do not show a game-specific transit shutdown or closure notice for this matchup, so do not plan around a closure that has not been published.
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Getting There
VTA Orange Line connection
Best for fans coming by rail who want a direct event-service path to the stadium area.
VTA says the Orange Line connects with Caltrain at Mountain View Station and with BART at Milpitas Station, and that it provides convenient service to Levi’s Stadium. VTA also says the Caltrain + VTA Day Pass is valid on Caltrain through the last train and on VTA local buses/light rail until 3 a.m.; it should not be purchased at Mountain View Station.
Transportation detailsCaltrain to Mountain View, then VTA
Good if you are starting from the Peninsula or SF-area rail network and want to avoid stadium traffic.
Caltrain’s event guidance says weekend service runs every 30 minutes throughout the day to Mountain View Station, where riders can connect to VTA light rail for Levi’s Stadium. Caltrain also notes its proof-of-payment system: riders must tap or buy before boarding.
Transportation detailsRideshare drop-off and pick-up
Use this if you are not parking and want a defined curbside plan for arrival and departure.
Levi’s Stadium says rideshare drop-off is along the bus stop south of Great America Parkway, and rideshare pick-up is at Red Lot 7. Guests needing mobility assistance also use Red Lot 7 for accessible drop-off and pick-up.
Transportation detailsMobility assistance
Best for fans who may need an accessibility-friendly transfer option after the game.
The stadium says it offers courtesy shuttles from several parking lots, mobility-cart service and wheelchair service if requested. Event-guide specifics may be posted separately, so plan ahead if you need support.
Transportation details
Parking
Pre-purchased parking pass
Levi’s Stadium says guests should purchase a parking pass beforehand or use public transportation. The parking FAQ says each pass is for one parking space in the specified lot.
Parking detailsTailgating in designated stadium parking areas
Tailgating is allowed only in designated areas at Levi’s Stadium sporting events. It is limited to the marked parking stall and the area directly behind or in front of the vehicle, with no blocked drive lanes and no amplified sound.
Parking detailsParking lot timing remains unconfirmed in the retrieved pages
The retrieved official reporting did not confirm a current game-specific lot opening time for this matchup. Do not assume an opening time unless you see it on your parking pass or event instructions.
Parking details
Game Day Timeline
Plan for mobile entry before you leave
Tickets and parking passes are mobile-only, so sign in to your 49ers account and get both ready to scan before you reach the gate or lot.
Arrive with bag compliance already sorted
Only the approved clear bags, small clutches and seat cushions are allowed. If your bag does not fit the policy, leave it in the vehicle before heading to the stadium.
Use public transit or pre-paid parking
The stadium recommends buying parking in advance or taking transit. VTA and Caltrain both publish event-service options for Levi’s Stadium.
1:25 p.m. PT
Kickoff
Broncos at 49ers kicks off at 1:25 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
Halftime
Roger Craig Ring of Excellence ceremony
The official game page says Roger Craig will be honored at halftime with a Ring of Excellence ceremony.
Tailgates & Pregame
Official listing
Recurring option: Levi’s Stadium designated tailgating
Location: Levi’s Stadium parking areas
Starts: Check venue for this game
Official tailgating is allowed only in designated areas for Levi’s Stadium sporting events. It stays within the marked parking stall and nearby space, and the stadium prohibits blocked drive lanes and amplified sound.
Event details
Watch Parties
Viewing option: DNVR Bar
Location: Denver
Starts: Check venue for this game
A Denver sports bar with 33 TVs. The venue says guests can ask for game sound on any game, making it a strong Broncos viewing option.
Event detailsSpecials
- 33 TVs
- Game sound available on request
Viewing option: Tom’s Watch Bar Denver / Coors Field
Location: Denver
Starts: Check venue for this game
A Denver watch option with wall-to-wall screens and powerful sound. The venue presents itself as a place to watch with Broncos fans.
Event detailsSpecials
- Wall-to-wall screens
- Powerful sound
Viewing option: Pub on Penn
Location: Capitol Hill, Denver
Starts: Check venue for this game
The venue says NFL Sundays are sound on, every screen, and lists the Broncos among the teams it shows.
Event detailsSpecials
- Sound on
- Every screen carries NFL Sundays
Viewing option: Blake Street Tavern
Location: Downtown Denver
Starts: Check venue for this game
A sports bar with two full floors and 4K Ultra-HD TVs that markets itself for football viewing.
Event detailsSpecials
- Two full floors
- 4K Ultra-HD TVs
Viewing option: Rhein Haus Denver
Location: Denver
Starts: Check venue for this game
A Denver sports bar that says it catches every Broncos game on big screens.
Event detailsSpecials
- Big-screen viewing
Stadium Tips
Mobile tickets and parking passes only
Have both tickets and parking passes available on your phone before arrival. The stadium advises fans to sign in to their account and be ready to scan at the gates.
Official informationKeep your ticket visible at the gate
The ticket page says guests should have tickets ready to scan as they approach the gates, with the barcode visible, and be prepared to present tickets again at the seating area.
Official informationUse the designated box office help points if needed
If a ticket problem comes up, the stadium directs guests to the remote box office booths at Xfinity Gate A, Dignity Health Gate C, or the Visa Box Office at the north end inside Toyota Gate F.
Official informationRe-entry is not permitted
A 49ers entry-policy document says re-entry is not allowed at games, so handle errands before you enter the stadium.
Official informationBag inspections still apply
Clear bags that meet policy can still be inspected, and medical bags must be inspected and marked with a wristband or sticker.
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Final
Final score and recap
Denver Broncos 14, San Francisco 49ers 24
The Denver Broncos fell 24-14 to the San Francisco 49ers on October 4 at Levi’s Stadium, with quarterback efficiency and scoring production separating the teams. Denver generated opportunities through a high-volume passing game and several useful special-teams contributions, but the offense produced only one passing touchdown and went scoreless across the second and third quarters. Denver’s three first-quarter points were matched by San Francisco in the second, leaving the game tied 3-3 at halftime. The 49ers then scored seven points in the third quarter and 14 in the fourth. The Broncos responded with 11 fourth-quarter points, but San Francisco’s 21-point second half provided the decisive margin. With no play-by-play supplied, the quarter totals establish the scoring trend without identifying individual drives or a specific turning point. Bo Nix completed 25 of 42 passes for 214 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. His 59.5% completion rate and 5.1 yards per attempt reflect an offense that completed plenty of passes without consistently creating large gains. Nix finished with an 80.9 passer rating and added 10 rushing yards on two attempts. Avoiding an interception was a positive, but Denver’s 14 points show that ball security alone was not enough to match San Francisco’s output. The distribution of those completions reveals both encouraging depth and an important limitation. RJ Harvey caught all 10 of his targets for 68 yards, leading Denver in both receptions and receiving yards. Jaylen Waddle supplied the Broncos’ receiving touchdown while catching five of six targets for 35 yards. Pat Bryant provided more downfield production with three catches on three targets for 47 yards, including a 30-yard long reception, while Tyler Badie turned two catches into 32 yards. Those contributions were offset by quiet lines from prominent options: Courtland Sutton caught one of six targets for four yards, and Evan Engram caught one of five for six yards. Denver’s rushing production was modest among the supplied ball-carrier lines. J.K. Dobbins led the Broncos with 40 yards on 11 carries, while Harvey added 25 yards on seven attempts and Badie had seven yards on two carries. None of those players recorded a rushing touchdown. The Broncos also had a costly possession issue in the statistical record: Marvin Mims Jr. lost a fumble. He finished with one catch for 10 yards and a punt return for no gain. San Francisco received the more productive quarterback performance from Brock Purdy, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 218 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Purdy averaged 7.3 yards per attempt, 2.2 more than Nix, and posted a 107.4 passer rating. George Kittle caught four passes for 70 yards and a touchdown, including a 56-yard reception, while Mike Evans led the 49ers with 76 receiving yards on five catches. Deebo Samuel Sr. added a receiving touchdown and 44 rushing yards on three carries. The 49ers also got a rushing touchdown from Christian McCaffrey, who carried 15 times for 52 yards and caught three passes for 18 yards. Denver’s defenders remained active: Alex Singleton recorded a game-high 14 tackles and one tackle for loss, while Brandon Jones made nine tackles. Zach Allen registered three quarterback hits, but Purdy’s stat line shows that he did not take a sack. D.J. Jones added a quarterback hit and a pass defended. Special teams gave Denver some useful field-position and scoring contributions. Jeremy Crawshaw averaged 49.2 gross yards on five punts, placed four inside the 20 and had a long of 57 yards. Wil Lutz made two of three field-goal attempts, including one from 52 yards. Harvey also averaged 32 yards on two kickoff returns, with a long of 37. The useful Denver takeaway is that the offense found reliable underneath production from Harvey and efficient secondary contributions from Bryant and Badie, while Nix protected the ball through the air. The weaknesses were equally clear in this game: 5.1 yards per pass attempt, limited rushing output, a lost fumble and minimal production from Sutton and Engram. Against a San Francisco offense that produced three touchdowns and greater passing efficiency, those shortcomings left the Broncos 10 points short.
- Bo Nix passed for 214 yards and one touchdown without an interception, but Denver averaged only 5.1 yards per pass attempt.
- RJ Harvey caught all 10 targets for 68 yards and averaged 32 yards on two kickoff returns.
- Brock Purdy threw two touchdowns, while George Kittle produced 70 receiving yards and a score for San Francisco.
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