San Francisco, CA
Can’t make it to San Fran? Watch NFC Championship at Ford Field on screens with Lions fans
If you can’t make the trek to the Golden State to see the Detroit Lions take on the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship, the next best locale to watch is available: Ford Field.
The Lions kept their season alive with a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional round of the playoffs. Detroit will take on the 49ers in the NFC Championship on Sunday. The winner will advance to the Super Bowl.
While the game will be played in Santa Clara, California, it will be shown on all video boards as well as display screens on the field at Ford Field, according to Ticketmaster.
Doors for fans will open at 5 p.m. The game begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday for Lions Loyal members, Ticketmaster said, and at 3 p.m. on Monday for the general public. Tickets are $20.
Tickets will provide access to the 100 level concourse and reserved seating in the lower bowl to watch the game. Fans also can see performances by Detroit Lions Cheerleaders and Roary; and the Detroit Lions Drumline, Honolulu Boom, during the game.
There will be a pregame Power Hour with discounted food and beverage concessions.
A portion of all proceeds will support the Detroit Lions Foundation for Youth & High School Sports.
jchambers@detroitnews.com
The downed tree caused the San Francisco Fire Department to close Church Street between Cesar Chavez Street and 26th Street after the tree fell at about 1 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO – Traffic was closed to vehicles and pedestrians on a portion of Church Street in San Francisco’s Mission District on Saturday after a tree fell onto power lines.
What we know:
The downed tree caused the San Francisco Fire Department to close Church Street between Cesar Chavez Street and 26th Street after the tree fell at about 1 p.m.
Power for 27 customers was shut off by PG&E while repairs were being made.
The response:
Crews from the utility and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency responded to clear the tree.
Traffic was closed in both directions while the tree blocked the J Muni line.
The SFMTA said in an alert that the line was clear to resume normal service at about 3:15 p.m.
The Source: San Francisco Fire Department
San Francisco, CA
Where to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 9
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Baseball is back and finding what channel your favorite team is playing on has become a little bit more confusing since MLB announced plans to produce and distribute broadcasts for nearly a third of the league.
We’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know Saturday as the Pittsburgh Pirates visit the San Francisco Giants.
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What time is Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants?
First pitch between the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates is scheduled for 9:05 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 9.
How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants on Saturday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 6:32 a.m.
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MLB scores, results
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