5 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR DURING THE 49ERS ‘Football for All’ GAME

In the San Francisco 49ers Week 3 preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team will spotlight the diversity of the Bay Area, the Faithful and those who work in the sports industry with the 49ers first-ever “Football for All” celebration. Under the Friday night lights, the 49ers will commemorate identity and cultural inclusiveness…

49ERS MUSEUM ARTIFACTS ON LOAN TO SFO MUSEUM FOR SUPER BOWL 50 EXHIBIT

In anticipation of Super Bowl 50, which will be played at Levi’s® Stadium on February 7, 2016, the 49ers Museum presented by Sony has loaned a number of artifacts to SFO Museum for an exhibit that will be on display through February 2016. SFO Museum has partnered with the Pro Football Hall of Fame on…

CANDLESTICK PARK MEMORIES

Billy McD slipped his mother’s Dodge Dart into the red zone beside South Sunset playground where a heated three-a-side basketball game was in progress. He stuck his muddled mop of red hair out the car window and yelled in his lovely Irish lilt, “Hey lads, I’m goin’ to the Niners game. Who’s wit’ me?” It…

Sharks Surface at Levi’s® Stadium

By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Call it the frozen tundra of Levi’s Stadium. That’s right. The football home to Frank Gore, Colin Kaepernick and a legion of faithful 49ers fans will be transformed into a winter wonderland for one evening on February 21, as Levi’s® Stadium and the DeBartolo York family welcome outdoor hockey…

49ers Museum’s Artifact of the Month: Super Bowls in January

Super Bowl XVI Brings First Major Championship to San Francisco By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian January football rekindles Super Bowl memories in San Francisco and the legendary exploits of Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott and Steve Young quickly come to mind. But a host of unheralded 49ers played a significant role in the club’s…

Artifact of the Game: 49ers vs. Cardinals

This story will appear in the Dec. 28 issue of the San Francisco 49ers Gameday magazine. Frank Gore Sets 49ers Rushing Touchdown Mark Against Cardinals By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Frank Gore’s two-yard touchdown plunge in a 27-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals on the final day of the 2012 season put the 49ers…

Artifact of the Game: 49ers vs. Chargers

Chargers and 49ers Share Hall of Fame Link By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian The football fortunes of the 49ers and San Diego Chargers are deeply intertwined. Bill Walsh, Dan Fouts and Fred Dean are among a handful of Pro Football Hall of Famers with links to both clubs. Coach Walsh launched the 49ers dynasty…

Artifact of the Game: 49ers at Seahawks

Harbaugh Begins NFL Coaching Career With Win Over Seattle By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian One of the NFL’s most passionate rivalries resumes today as the 49ers square off with the Seattle Seahawks. The two teams have been spirited NFC West foes since 2002, but the arrival of 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh in 2011 added a…

Artifact of the Game: 49ers at Raiders

49ers Listen to Tony Bennett After Clinching First NFC West Title at Oakland By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Civic pride is at stake whenever San Francisco and Oakland meet on the gridiron. In the first regular season game between the 49ers and Raiders, an NFC divisional championship also was on the line. San Francisco needed…

Artifact of the Game: 49ers vs. Seahawks

This story will appear in the Nov. 27 issue of the San Francisco 49ers “Gameday” magazine… The 49ers Feast on Thanksgiving Day Football By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Thanksgiving and football go hand-in-hand. While San Francisco hosts its first Turkey Day game today against the Seattle Seahawks, the 49ers are certainly not strangers to…

Artifact of the Game: San Francisco vs. Washington

This story will appear in the Nov. 23 issue of the San Francisco 49ers “Gameday” magazine… San Francisco Slips By Washington in First Playoff Game at Candlestick Park By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Candlestick Park provided the 49ers with one of the NFL’s greatest home field advantages. From 1971 to 2013 the 49ers won…

Artifact of the Game: 49ers at Giants

Not going with the team to New York? Visit the 49ers Museum Presented by SONY this weekend… By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian Rookie tight end John Frank stirred up a hornet’s nest when he slipped past New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor to score the first touchdown of his NFL career. Bad blood simmered…

KTVU Feature on The Art Collection at Levi’s® Stadium

KTVU recently featured The Art Collection at Levi’s® Stadium that celebrates the 49ers legendary history, the organization’s current success and the vibrant culture of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Watch:  Learn more.  

Inside the Faithful Mile presented by Safeway

49ers gameday has more to offer than just the play on the field. Check out our free pregame area located between A and C NRG Bridges and comes complete with the Pepsi Stage featuring music and performances by the 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders, TVs showing the early games, and two sports bars.  

Artifact of the Game: 49ers vs. Cardinals

By Joe Hession, 49ers Museum historian The 49ers and Cardinals have met in half-a-dozen cities since their first game in 1951. The Cardinals played out of Chicago in the 1950s, relocated to St. Louis in the 1960s, then finally settled in Arizona. But the two clubs made one historic journey together in 2005. This Sunday…

VenueNext’s Levi’s® Stadium App All about Event Experience

Andrew Pentis, 49ers.com When the Levi’s® Stadium app launched, I did what many of you did — I looked at my mobile ticketing options for upcoming events and San Francisco 49ers games. My best friend had already asked me if she could use my two seats for the Aug. 2 San Jose Earthquakes-Seattle Sounders FC soccer…

Local Transportation Options to Levi’s® Stadium Are Many

While there are three times as many freeway access points to Levi’s® Stadium than there were to Candlestick Park, the Santa Clara Stadium Authority and the San Francisco 49ers are encouraging fans to take public transportation to football games and other events. After all, the stadium is situated mere feet from Amtrak, Caltrain and VTA…