The San Francisco 49ers are 6-0 in the 2026 season. Would hold the No. 1 seed and the first-round bye if the season ended today. They have won 5 Super Bowls, most recently in the 1994 (XXIX) season. Their last playoff appearance was the 2025 season and their last playoff win came in the 2025 season.
San Francisco went 5-0 in Super Bowls with Joe Montana and Steve Young between the 1981 and 1994 seasons, then lost three more: to Baltimore in the 2012 season, and to Kansas City in the 2019 and 2023 seasons, the last in overtime. The 49ers have played in eight Super Bowls and 18 NFC Championship Games, the most of any team.
After missing the 2024 playoffs, San Francisco returned as the NFC's No. 6 seed in 2025, won 23-19 in Philadelphia on Wild Card Weekend, and was routed 41-6 in Seattle in the Divisional Round. The 49ers have reached the postseason in four of the last seven seasons and the NFC Championship Game in three of them.
Where do the 49ers stand in the 2027 playoff race?
| Record | 6-0 (streak W6) |
|---|---|
| NFC seed | No. 1, in |
| Status | Would hold the No. 1 seed and the first-round bye if the season ended today |
| Division record | 3-0 |
| Conference record | 4-0 |
| Point differential | +67 |
NFC West standings
| Team | Record | Div | Conf seed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 6-0 | 3-0 | 1 | In today |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3-3 | 1-1 | 8 | |
| Arizona Cardinals | 2-4 | 1-2 | 13 |
49ers schedule and results
2026 season game by game
| Week | Date (ET) | Opponent | Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Thu, Sep 10 | at Los Angeles Rams | W 27-7 | Netflix |
| Week 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 35-13 | Fox |
| Week 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Arizona Cardinals | W 36-30 | Fox |
| Week 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Denver Broncos | W 24-14 | CBS |
| Week 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at Seattle Seahawks | W 32-29 | Fox |
| Week 6 | Mon, Oct 19 | vs Washington Commanders | W 23-17 | ESPN, ABC |
| Week 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | 4:05 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at Dallas Cowboys | 4:25 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs Minnesota Vikings | 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs Seattle Seahawks | 4:25 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at New York Giants | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Los Angeles Rams | 4:25 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 15 | Thu, Dec 17 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | at Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | at Arizona Cardinals | TBD |
49ers playoff history
| Super Bowl titles | 5 |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl appearances | 8 |
| Last Super Bowl title | 1994 (XXIX) season |
| Last playoff appearance | 2025 season |
| Last playoff win | 2025 season |
Every 49ers Super Bowl
| Season | Super Bowl | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | LVIII | Lost | Kansas City Chiefs | 22 (OT)-25 |
| 2019 | LIV | Lost | Kansas City Chiefs | 20-31 |
| 2012 | XLVII | Lost | Baltimore Ravens | 31-34 |
| 1994 | XXIX | Won | Los Angeles Chargers | 49-26 |
| 1989 | XXIV | Won | Denver Broncos | 55-10 |
| 1988 | XXIII | Won | Cincinnati Bengals | 20-16 |
| 1984 | XIX | Won | Miami Dolphins | 38-16 |
| 1981 | XVI | Won | Cincinnati Bengals | 26-21 |
Franchise totals include earlier cities and names.
All Super Bowl results Playoff records
Signature playoff moments: The Catch from Montana to Dwight Clark in January 1982; the 92-yard drive to beat Cincinnati in Super Bowl XXIII; Young's six touchdown passes against San Diego in Super Bowl XXIX; and the 2023 NFC Championship comeback from 24-7 down against Detroit.
49ers playoff FAQ
How many Super Bowls have the 49ers won?
5, the most recent in the 1994 (XXIX) season. They have played in 8 Super Bowls in total.
When did the 49ers last make the playoffs?
The 2025 season, with the playoffs played in January 2026.
When did the 49ers last win a playoff game?
The 2025 season.
Are the 49ers in the 2027 NFL playoffs?
Would hold the No. 1 seed and the first-round bye if the season ended today. Seven teams per conference qualify: four division winners and three wild cards.
What division are the 49ers in?
The NFC West. Winning the division guarantees a playoff spot and a home game in the Wild Card Round.
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