What to Wear to a San Francisco 49ers Game

Since 1988, Zubaz pants have been the gameday uniform for fans who show up loud. The San Francisco 49ers zebra print is instantly recognizable across a parking lot, roomy enough to layer over thermals, and comfortable enough to wear from the 8 AM tailgate through the postgame traffic. If you only upgrade one piece of your gameday fit, this is it.

Santa Clara weather plays it fair most of the season — warm early, crisp late, with the occasional wet one mixed in. The move is flexible layers: a team t-shirt base, Zubaz pants that work in any temperature, and a hoodie or light jacket you can add or shed as the day swings. Check the forecast the morning of and you'll rarely be caught out.

• The uniform: San Francisco 49ers Zubaz pants + team top. Non-negotiable.
• Weather insurance: a hoodie or light jacket for when the sun drops.
• Comfortable shoes: you'll be standing 6+ hours between lot and seats.
• Small clear bag: NFL stadiums enforce the clear-bag policy — leave the backpack at the tailgate.
• Portable charger: mobile tickets die with your battery.
• Layers for the ride home: night games end colder than they start.
• The dog: if your four-legged fan is tailgating, get them a San Francisco 49ers jersey or bandana. Instant lot celebrity.