Where to watch Chargers vs 49ers preseason game tonight: Time, channel, streaming
Few teams played all of their starters in preseason openers, and it's likely we'll see more Battles of the Backups in preseason Week 2.
Two teams that leaned heavily on their second-, third- and fourth-stringers in Week 1 were the Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers. Neither team had its starting quarterback take the field last week, and the 49ers didn't even play backup Mac Jones - let alone starter Brock Purdy - against the Titans on Aug. 13.
When the two California teams face off in Inglewood this week, the stakes will be the highest for the bubble players still trying to earn a roster spot and the quarterbacks trying to move up the depth chart.
San Francisco's Kurtis Rourke, a seventh-round pick in last year's draft, seemed to outplay reserve/futures signing Adrian Martinez last week as they battled for the 49ers' QB3 spot. Los Angeles' Trey Lance, formerly a No. 3 overall pick by the 49ers, will continue to compete with 2025 undrafted free agent DJ Uiagalelei for the Chargers' backup quarterback role.
Here's how to watch the all-California matchup in Week 2 of the preseason:
What time is 49ers vs Chargers?Kickoff between San Francisco and Los Angeles is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 20.
How to watch 49ers vs Chargers on Thursday- Date: Aug. 20
- Time: 10 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: SoFi Stadium
- Location: Inglewood, California
- TV channel (national): NFL Network
- TV channel (local): CBS Los Angeles (Los Angeles); KPIX CBS 5 (San Francisco)
- Streaming: NFL Network
NFL+ Premium will also carry the entirety of the preseason.
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NFL preseason Week 2 scheduleThursday, Aug. 20
- Texans vs Raiders at Reliant Stadium on ESPN
- Chargers vs 49ers at SoFi Stadium on NFL Network
Friday, Aug. 21
- Steelers vs Jets at Acrisure Stadium on NFL Network
- Jaguars vs Panthers at EverBank Stadium on NFL+
- Broncos vs Packers at Empower Field at Mile High on NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 22
- Lions vs Commanders at Ford Field on NFL+
- Browns vs Bills at Huntington Bank Field on NFL Network
- Vikings vs Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on NFL+
- Colts vs Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium on NFL+
- Dolphins vs Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on NFL Network
- Rams vs Saints at SoFi Stadium on NFL+
- Patriots vs Eagles at Gillette Stadium on NFL Network
- Bengals vs Bears at Paycor Stadium on NFL+
- Buccaneers vs Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium on NFL+
- Cardinals vs Cowboys at State Farm Stadium on NFL Network
Sunday, Aug. 23
- Titans vs Seahawks at Nissan Stadium on Fox
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