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49ers fans have it among NFL’s worst when it comes to streaming costs

It is expensive to be a San Francisco 49ers fans especially if you want to watch all of the team's games on TV which requires many streaming services.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
49ers fans have it among NFL’s worst when it comes to streaming costs
Key Things to Know
  • A study ranked the San Francisco 49ers as the NFL's 10th most expensive team to stream at $177.89 annually.
  • Writer Nick San Miguel argues that fractured broadcast rights and mandatory full-package services like Sunday Ticket heavily burden fans.
  • The baseline streaming figure includes subscriptions across Netflix, Prime Video, Fox One, Paramount+, and ESPN Unlimited.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A study by LiveSportsOnTV revealed that San Francisco 49ers fans face some of the steepest streaming expenses in the league, ranking as the 10th most expensive team to follow at an estimated annual baseline of $177.89. The high cost stems from games scattered across multiple services, including Paramount+, Prime Video, Netflix, and Fox One.

Writer Nick San Miguel argues that following the team is increasingly unaffordable, noting added burdens such as the out-of-market cost of NFL Sunday Ticket and separate fees for Monday Night Football on ESPN Unlimited. He points out that frequent primetime and potential playoff appearances force cord-cutting fans to subscribe to numerous distinct platforms throughout the season.

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