The San Francisco 49ers reached a deal to sell stakes in the NFL team at a valuation of about $8.5 billion, setting the record for a sports franchise set in December.The club is offloading equity totaling about 6% to three private investors,

Following an offseason of significant roster turnover, the San Francisco 49ers are hoping for improved results now that they know what their 2025 schedule looks like.

That figure is higher than both Forbes and Sportico value the franchise. Sportico estimates the 49ers are actually valued at $6.8 billion. Forbes' 2024 list of NFL team valuations also had the team valued at $6.8 billion. That figure ranked sixth among all NFL teams on Forbes' list.

The NFL schedule for the upcoming season was released on Wednesday, and fans can now secure their tickets to see the San Francisco 49ers in action.

The 49ers have seen their value surge by almost £1bn and are about to sell six per cent to millionaire investors

The San Francisco 49ers are a prime candidate to go from worst to first in the division thanks to a favorable schedule in 2025.

Over his five years with the Texas Longhorns, Alfred Collins worked his way up to not only becoming a reliable starter along the defensive line but also a leader in the locker room. Now, he's once again a novice as he makes the jump to the NFL,