MIAMI DOLPHINS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers
The 2026 NFL season arrives at Levi’s® Stadium with an exciting Week 2 matchup as the Miami Dolphins visit the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 20, 2026. With kickoff scheduled for 1:25 p.m. PT, the game marks the 49ers’ first regular-season home contest of the new season and gives the Faithful their first opportunity to welcome the team back to Santa Clara.

After opening the season on the road against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, San Francisco returns to its home field for a matchup against a Miami team beginning its own 2026 campaign on the road. The Dolphins are scheduled to travel to San Francisco in Week 2 after opening the season against the Las Vegas Raiders.

For 49ers fans, the game is more than simply another regular-season contest—it is the official home opener and the beginning of a new chapter at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers have designated the Miami matchup as their Home Opener theme, making the September 20 game an especially significant date on the 2026 home schedule.

The afternoon promises the familiar energy of a 49ers gameday, from the pregame buildup and sea of red in the stands to the intensity of NFL football once the teams take the field. Fans can expect a competitive matchup between two franchises from different conferences, with every possession carrying added importance early in the season.

Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers takes place at Levi’s® Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 1:25 p.m. PT. Single-game tickets are currently available, with official 49ers ticket resources also offering fan experience packages and other options.

Whether you’re a longtime member of the Faithful or simply looking for an exciting Sunday of live NFL action, the 49ers’ 2026 home opener is a chance to experience the atmosphere of Levi’s Stadium as the new season gets underway.