49ers and Chargers clash in preseason game tonight at SoFi Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Chargers in a preseason matchup today at SoFi Stadium, with kickoff set for 10 p.m. ET. Neither team featured its starting quarterback in their preseason openers, focusing instead on backup and bubble players competing for roster spots., 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke is vying for a deeper role against Adrian Martinez, while Chargers QB Trey Lance continues his battle with DJ Uiagalelei for the backup position. Fans can watch the game on NFL Network and local channels CBS Los Angeles and KPIX CBS 5.
- •Game time set for 10 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium.
- •Both teams did not play starting quarterbacks last week.
- •49ers' Kurtis Rourke competes for QB3 spot.
- •Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei vie for Chargers' backup QB role.
- •Game broadcast on NFL Network and local CBS channels.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Chargers vs 49ers preseason game tonight: Time, channel, streaming
"NFL preseason action continues with Thursday's exhibition between the 49ers and Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Here's how to watch:
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