The San Francisco 49ers franchise was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference but joined the NFL in 1949 when the two leagues merged. The 49ers were the first major professional sports franchise to be based in San Francisco. The name "49ers" commemorated the gold diggers who arrived in California during the Gold Rush of 1849.
The 49ers won five Super Bowl championships between 1981 and 1994. The San Francisco 49ers have been division champions 22 times between 1970 and 2023 and have been to the playoffs 30 times, making them one of the most successful teams in NFL history.
The 49ers lost two recent Super Bowls to the Kansas City Chiefs. They lost Super Bowl LIV in 2020 31-20 and LVIII in 2024 25-22, in the first Super Bowl to go to overtime.
The 49ers have a rich history of Hall of Fame players on their team. The legendary and decorated Joe Montana won four Super Bowls as a 49er alongside Ronnie Lott and Jerry Rice. Other notable players include Terell Owens, Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wilcox, O.J. Simpson and Steve Young.
Where do the San Francisco 49ers play?
The San Francisco 49ers play their home games in Levi's Stadium, which opened in 2014 and is located about 40 miles southeast of San Francisco. Before that, the team played in Candlestick Park dating all the way back to 1970 when they moved from Kezar Stadium.
Who else plays in the San Francisco 49ers division?
The San Francisco 49ers play in the NFC West.
Other members of the division include:
What time do the gates open to stadium?
The gates at Levi's Stadium open three hours prior to kickoff.
Who are the San Francisco 49ers biggest rivals?
The Cowboys, Rams, Eagles, Cardinals, Raiders, Chargers, Bucs and Chiefs.
Some of the longstanding rivalries include the in-state Rams, the teams have played over 100 regular season games against each other. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants have also had many fierce games in the playoffs that have shown growing animosity between the two teams and fanbases.
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