The San Francisco 49ers have been designated as the home team for an NFL regular-season game scheduled to be played in Mexico City in December 2026. The matchup will take place at Estadio Banorte, adding another international date to the league’s expanding global schedule.
By assigning the 49ers as the home team, the NFL confirms that one of San Francisco’s regular-season home games will be moved from its usual venue in the United States to Mexico City. Details such as the exact date, kickoff time, and opponent have not yet been announced. Those elements are typically finalized and released when the full league schedule is unveiled closer to the season.
This game continues the NFL’s effort to stage regular-season contests outside the United States as part of its international series. Mexico has been a recurring destination for the league, reflecting both the size of the fan base in the country and the league’s long-term interest in growing its presence there. Hosting a game in Mexico City gives local and regional fans a rare chance to see an NFL matchup live, while also providing the 49ers an opportunity to showcase their team on an international stage.
Estadio Banorte, the site of the upcoming game, will serve as the backdrop for what is expected to be one of the featured international events on the NFL calendar that season. The venue will be configured to meet league standards for a regular-season contest, including field dimensions, locker room facilities, and broadcast infrastructure.
For the 49ers, the designation as the home team means they will handle the typical responsibilities of a host franchise, including game operations in coordination with the league and local organizers. It will also count as one of their nine regular-season home games under the NFL’s 17-game schedule format, with the team giving up a home date in the United States to play in Mexico City instead.
Further information, including ticketing plans, fan events, and the opponent for the game, is expected to be provided by the NFL at a later time as preparations for the 2026 season advance.
