The 49ers host the Bears at Levi's Stadium on Sunday Night Football, featuring pregame festivities, a laser show, and the return of broadcaster Greg Papa, with both teams vying for playoff positioning in a highly anticipated game.
The San Francisco Bay Area is considering scaling back its official FIFA fan festivals for the 2026 World Cup due to less marketable matchups and high costs, potentially shifting to smaller community-led events, as FIFA and local organizers evaluate the economic and operational implications of the event.
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara has undergone a $200 million renovation, featuring the largest outdoor 4K displays in the league, new ribbon boards, upgraded lighting, and improvements to meet FIFA standards, enhancing the venue for upcoming events including Super Bowl LX.
The event guide for the upcoming NFC Championship Game between the 49ers and Lions at Levi's Stadium provides important information for attendees, including ticket policies, parking guidelines, tailgating rules, bag policies, permitted and prohibited items, public transportation options, and accessible services for guests with disabilities. It also emphasizes the use of mobile tickets and parking passes, as well as the availability of the 49ers official app for managing event-related activities.
Levi's Stadium and the San Francisco 49ers have extended their naming-rights deal for another 10 years, now running through 2043, with an increased value of $17 million per year. The Santa Clara Stadium Authority is expected to approve the proposal, solidifying the partnership between Levi Strauss and the 49ers for the foreseeable future.
The San Francisco 49ers have secured a landmark 10-year, $170 million naming rights extension with Levi Strauss & Co. for Levi's Stadium, extending the partnership through the 2043 NFL season. The deal, subject to approval, reflects the success of the team and the stadium, with funds to be split between the Santa Clara Stadium Authority and the 49ers for stadium improvements. This extension comes as Levi's Stadium prepares to host its second Super Bowl and its first round of FIFA World Cup matches in 2026.
Ticket prices for the NFC Championship Game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium have skyrocketed, with an average price of $941 per seat, 43 percent higher than the AFC Championship Game. The matchup is trending as the second-hottest NFC Championship ticket in 13 years, with prices starting at $448. The Faithful are expected to provide strong support for the 49ers, who will face the Lions on Sunday afternoon to determine the NFC representative for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
The Dallas Cowboys are projected to have a significant fan presence at Levi's Stadium when they face the San Francisco 49ers on "Sunday Night Football." According to Vivid Seats' Fan Forecast, 36 percent of the crowd will be supporting the Cowboys, while 64 percent will be cheering for the 49ers. This game has the second-highest ticket price of Week 5. The 49ers will need their fans to be loud to counter the visiting Cowboys' support. The all-time series between the two teams is tied, but the Cowboys have the advantage in playoff matchups.
Santa Clara police are seeking the public's help in identifying two individuals involved in a brawl at a San Francisco 49ers game at Levi's Stadium. One suspect has already been arrested for assault and battery, and the police are now looking for a male and female seen wearing 49ers hats and jerseys. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward, and those involved may face criminal charges and be prohibited from attending future events at Levi's Stadium.
A violent brawl broke out among fans in the stands during the San Francisco 49ers' game against the New York Giants at Levi's Stadium. Video footage captured men and women trading blows, with one man shoving a woman down the bleachers. A security guard eventually intervened, but it is unclear what prompted the violence or if any arrests were made. The 49ers dominated the game, winning 30-12.
Dozens of Beyonce fans in Sacramento opted to take the Capitol Corridor train to Levi's Stadium for her "Renaissance World Tour" stop in Northern California, avoiding the hassle of driving and parking. The special train departed at 11:59 p.m. to accommodate concertgoers, with the next scheduled concert train to and from Levi's Stadium being for Ed Sheeran on September.
A large fight broke out at an In-N-Out near Levi's Stadium after the 49ers' preseason game, resulting in two individuals being stabbed multiple times. Video footage shows at least 10 people involved, some wearing 49ers or Raiders gear. The suspects remain at large, and the victims' conditions are currently unknown.
Taylor Swift's two-day concert at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara brought an estimated $33 million boost to the local economy, with 70% of attendees being out-of-towners who spent $19 million on lodging, food, and entertainment in Santa Clara County. Despite going past the stadium's curfew, the economic success of the concert should be celebrated, according to a political consultant, as it brings significant revenue to the city. However, the city will be issuing permit violation fines to Swift's pyrotechnics experts.
Taylor Swift broke the curfew for the second night in a row at Levi's Stadium, performing a sold-out show on her Eras Tour. The show ended with fireworks at 11:26 p.m. There have been no repercussions from Santa Clara city officials, and no noise complaints were filed. This is the first reported case of the 11 p.m. curfew being broken at the stadium.
Taylor Swift's concert at Levi's Stadium ran past the venue's curfew, with the singer performing until 11:38 p.m. The stadium, located in a residential neighborhood in Santa Clara, has a strict curfew of 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Swift is not the first artist to break the curfew, with previous offenders including the Rolling Stones, U2, Coldplay, and Beyoncé. Swift's reason for breaking the curfew was to perform surprise songs, including one from her 2020 album "Evermore" and another from the re-recording of her 2010 album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." She is scheduled to perform a second sold-out concert at the stadium on Saturday.