The 49ers will play the next two home games at State Farm Stadium

The 49ers will play their next two home games at State Farm Stadium, home of their NFC West rival, the Cardinals.

San Francisco announced the move on Monday after Santa Clara County passed restrictions on contact sports and visitors to the county for the next three weeks.

“The San Francisco 49ers have reached an agreement with the National Football League and the Arizona Cardinals that allows the 49ers to host their home games in Weeks 13 and 14 against the Buffalo Bills and the Washington football team. at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, ”the 49ers said. in a report. “The Cardinals organization, State Farm Stadium and League officials have been supportive and accommodating to us as we work through the many logistical issues associated with the transfer of NFL games.

The 49ers do not yet have a finalized practice center, noting in their statement that they will share those plans later.

San Francisco have another home game scheduled for Week 17 against Seattle, which could be played at Levi’s Stadium if the county’s restrictions are effectively lifted after three weeks. Otherwise, the Cardinals are on the road against the Rams to end the regular season, so State Farm Stadium would be available.