How to Watch 49ers vs. Broncos on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
The Denver Broncos visit the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 4, at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT) at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The game airs regionally on CBS, so DIRECTV customers in markets that get it will find it on their local CBS station. San Francisco is 3-0, and Denver is 2-1.
Here's how to find 49ers-Broncos on DIRECTV, who gets the game and how to stream it.
Quick answer
- Date and time: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 4:25 p.m. ET, 1:25 p.m. PT local time in Santa Clara, 2:25 p.m. MT in Denver.
- Network: CBS, with Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins.
- DIRECTV channel: your local CBS station, which varies by market. It's KPIX (CBS 5) in the Bay Area and KCNC (CBS Colorado) in Denver.
- Coverage: regional. It's one of three CBS games at 4:25 p.m. ET.
- Streaming: Paramount+ (Premium) and NFL+ where it airs. NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube elsewhere.
49ers vs. Broncos: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:25 p.m. ET / 2:25 p.m. MT / 1:25 p.m. PT (local) |
| Stadium | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif. |
| TV | CBS (regional) |
| Bay Area TV | KPIX (CBS 5) |
| Denver TV | KCNC (CBS Colorado) |
| Broadcast crew | Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (sideline) |
| Streaming | Paramount+ Premium, NFL+ (local markets); NFL Sunday Ticket (out of market) |
| Radio | KSAN 107.7 The Bone, KNBR 104.5 FM/680 AM, KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM, Sports USA |
What channel is 49ers vs. Broncos on DIRECTV?
CBS doesn't have a single national channel number on DIRECTV. You get CBS through your local affiliate, and its DIRECTV channel number depends on your market. DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available.
Press Guide and look for your CBS station's call letters, or check DIRECTV's channel lineup for your ZIP code. In the home markets:
- San Francisco Bay Area: the 49ers list KPIX, CBS 5.
- Denver: CBS station KCNC, CBS Colorado.
If you removed local channels from your satellite package, you can turn them back on in your DIRECTV account. The guide can take up to 24 hours to update, so do it before Sunday. Our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV explains how.
Will 49ers vs. Broncos be on TV in my area?
It's regional. CBS has three 4:25 p.m. ET games this week: Broncos at 49ers, Chiefs at Raiders and Chargers at Seahawks. Your market gets one of them, and both home markets get this one.
The coverage maps released September 30 are unofficial and can change before kickoff, so check your local CBS listings. If 49ers-Broncos isn't on CBS where you live, NFL Sunday Ticket is the way to watch it live at home.
Watching 49ers vs. Broncos with DIRECTV streaming
You don't need a satellite dish to get this game. DIRECTV's streaming service (DIRECTV STREAM) includes your local CBS station where local channels are available, and streaming plans have no annual contract.
| Option | Local CBS? | Advertised price (new customers) |
|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | Yes, where available | $89.99/mo |
| CHOICE | Yes, where available | $94.99/mo |
| ULTIMATE | Yes, where available | $124.99/mo |
| PREMIER | Yes, where available | $169.99/mo |
| MySports Genre Pack | Yes, where available | $64.99/mo ($44.99/mo for 6 months for qualifying new customers through Oct. 3) |
Prices are before taxes and fees, and a regional sports fee may apply to CHOICE and higher depending on your ZIP code. The MySports Genre Pack is DIRECTV's sports-focused streaming plan. It pairs your local channels, where available, with national sports networks such as ESPN, FS1 and NFL Network. Local channel availability depends on your address, so check before you sign up or call 1-855-690-9884.
Other ways to stream 49ers vs. Broncos
- Paramount+: both teams list Paramount+ for local streaming. The Premium plan streams your local CBS station live, so it works when the game is on CBS in your market. DIRECTV customers can add Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (channel 545, listed at $13.99 a month). Trouble finding it? See Paramount+ missing on DIRECTV.
- NFL+: live local and prime-time games on phones and tablets.
- NFL Sunday Ticket: on YouTube and YouTube TV for out-of-market Sunday-afternoon games. Not available from DIRECTV for homes.
Is 49ers vs. Broncos on NFL Sunday Ticket with DIRECTV?
No. Residential DIRECTV customers can't get NFL Sunday Ticket anymore. The out-of-market package moved to YouTube and YouTube TV in 2023, and that's where fans outside the local broadcast area can watch this game.
Bars, restaurants and other businesses are different. For the 2026 season, DIRECTV for Business can again offer NFL Sunday Ticket to commercial venues under an agreement with EverPass, the league's commercial distributor. So if this game isn't on TV where you live, a sports bar with DIRECTV may have it.
What DIRECTV homes do have is NFL RedZone on channel 211, which jumps between every Sunday-afternoon game. It's an add-on for most packages and included with PREMIER.
49ers vs. Broncos on the radio
- 49ers Radio Network: KSAN 107.7 The Bone and KNBR 104.5 FM/680 AM. The Spanish call streams free on the 49ers app.
- Broncos: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM, with Dave Logan and Rick Lewis. SiriusXM channel 264 outside Denver.
- National: Sports USA, with Larry Kahn and Ron Rivera.
49ers vs. Broncos storylines
- San Francisco (3-0) wraps up a three-game homestand. Brock Purdy leads the NFL with a 133.1 passer rating.
- Denver (2-1) has won two straight and scored 30 second-half points in last week's win over the Rams.
- Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after a 66-yard pick-six and a game-sealing interception against the Rams.
- Quarterback Bo Nix leads Denver's offense, and receivers Marvin Mims Jr. and Jaylen Waddle and running back J.K. Dobbins were full participants in Wednesday's practice.
Questions about local channels in your area? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is 49ers vs. Broncos on DIRECTV?
It's on CBS, so tune to your local CBS station. The number varies by market. It's KPIX (CBS 5) in the Bay Area and KCNC in Denver.
What time is the 49ers game Sunday?
Kickoff is 1:25 p.m. PT (4:25 p.m. ET, 2:25 p.m. MT) on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Levi's Stadium.
Is 49ers vs. Broncos on national TV?
No. It's one of three regional CBS games at 4:25 p.m. ET. Check your local CBS listings.
How can I stream 49ers vs. Broncos?
Paramount+ Premium and NFL+ stream it where it airs on CBS, and DIRECTV's streaming plans include your local CBS station where available. Out of market, you need NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube or YouTube TV.
Is NFL Sunday Ticket on DIRECTV?
Not for homes. It's on YouTube and YouTube TV. DIRECTV for Business carries it for bars and restaurants in 2026.
Who is calling 49ers vs. Broncos?
Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and sideline reporter Melanie Collins for CBS.
See every Week 4 game in our NFL Week 4 TV schedule, or call 1-855-690-9884 with package questions.
Details reviewed October 1, 2026. Kickoff times, networks and regional coverage are set by the NFL, CBS and local stations and may change. Coverage maps are unofficial until game day. Channel lineups, carriage, offers and package prices vary by address and may change. NFL, DIRECTV, CBS, Paramount+ and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.