The 49ers are back in the Bay this weekend, making their home debut at Levi’s Stadium against division rival Arizona Cardinals. Despite a wave of early-season injuries — including to quarterback Brock Purdy — San Francisco enters the matchup 2-0 after an impressive win over the Saints with backup Mac Jones under center. Purdy remains questionable with turf toe and a non-throwing shoulder injury, but he was a limited participant in practice late in the week and says he’ll test things out on game day. Head coach Kyle Shanahan noted there’s hope he’ll suit up, though the team remains confident either way after Jones’ strong performance last week.
Christian McCaffrey’s continued health and dominance on the ground have helped keep the offense rolling, and the locker room vibe is optimistic heading into Sunday. The Cardinals are also undefeated through two weeks, as are the Los Angeles Rams, making this one of the most competitive NFC West starts in years. With division matchups like this already carrying weight in the playoff picture, Sunday’s game could have major implications down the road. The Niners will look to defend their home turf, stay perfect on the season, and keep pace in what’s shaping up to be a dogfight of a division.
This division matchup kicks off at 1:25 p.m. on Sunday, and fans can watch for just $4.99 with a day pass from Sling TV.
When is 49ers vs Cardinals?
What: San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:25 p.m. PDT
Where: Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco, CA
TV: FOX
How to stream the 49ers vs Cardinals game without cable
Making it easy for fans without cable to tune in, Sunday’s 49ers-Cardinals game will air on FOX, which is carried by all the major streaming platforms that offer live TV. This makes going with Sling an easy choice since it’s the cheapest platform at just $45.99/month.
But if you aren’t quite sure which platform is right for you or you don’t want to spend that much to tune in this weekend, check out Sling’s new temporary access streaming passes. With options offering access to live TV for as little as 24 hours for just $4.99, it’s the cheapest and easiest way to watch the 49ers on Sunday. Plus, you’ll be able to catch all the other big games all day on Sunday. It’s tough to beat what Sling has to offer:
Sling TV Day Pass ($4.99 for 24 hours of live TV)
Sling TV Weekend Pass ($9.99 for live TV Friday – Sunday)
Sling TV Week Pass ($14.99 for a full week of access)
Sling TV 5-Month Prepay ($199 – $279/month then monthly recurring payments)
Sling TV Blue ($45.99/month; 43 channels)
Sling TV Orange & Blue ($60.99/month; 50 channels from both plans)
You can also go with any of these other streaming platforms to watch Sunday’s game, but they’re more expensive than Sling:
Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month with a 3-day free trial; also gives you access to Disney+ and ESPN+)
YouTube TV ($82.99/month after two months at $49.99/month; 10-day free trial)
fuboTV ($54.99 for the first month then $84.99/month with a 7-day free trial)
DIRECTV STREAM ($54.99/month for the first month, then $89.99/month)
