We are announcing a change in the schedule for the San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. This game has been flexed by the NFL to optimize the broadcast schedule, ensuring the best experience for fans across the United States and internationally.

Reason for the Change

• Optimized Broadcast Schedule: The NFL has moved this game to a primetime slot to attract a larger audience on national television networks.

• Team Performance: With both teams boasting an impressive 4-1 record after five weeks, this matchup is considered one of the week’s most exciting, deserving a high-viewership time slot.

Original schedule (before the flex)

• Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

pdated schedule (after the flex)

• Matchup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Time: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, October 12, 2025 (local time in Tampa, Florida, equivalent to 1:25 PM PT)

• Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
  
  

How to Watch (U.S.)

• TV: CBS — Late national window (4:25 PM ET)
  Projected crew: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson

• Streaming:

• Paramount+ (with Live TV): Streams your local CBS channel (availability varies by market)

• YouTube TV / other vMVPDs: Watch via your local CBS affiliate (if carried)

• Out-of-market: NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube/YouTube TV for Sunday afternoon out-of-market games

Radio Coverage

49ers (English):

• Flagships (Bay Area): KNBR 680 AM and 107.7 The Bone (KSAN-FM)

• Also available via the 49ers Radio Network and the 49ers app/website

• Example local listing: 1:25 PM PT

Buccaneers (English):

• Flagship (Tampa Bay): WXTB 97.9 FM (98 ROCK) — Gene Deckerhoff, Dave Moore, T.J. Rives

• SiriusXM: Channel 226 (home-team feed)

• Bucs Radio Network: Statewide and regional affiliates (full frequency list available via team channels)

Note: Over-the-air TV/radio coverage varies by location. Share your city/county and we’ll filter the local listings for you.

Betting Snapshot (as of Oct 9, 2025 — subject to change)

• Spread: 49ers −3.5

• Over/Under: 42.5

• Moneyline: 49ers −165 / Buccaneers +140
  Check your preferred sportsbook for the latest numbers.

Stay Updated

For regional broadcast maps, game-week details, and fan events, visit the official team channels and follow on social media. International viewers should confirm local carriage and blackout rules with their providers.

We look forward to your passionate support for this crucial matchup! Let’s cheer on the 49ers as they continue their journey in the 2025 season!