Under the new agreement, 49ers games and team-focused programs will remain on KNBR, with Greg Papa and Tim Ryan continuing as the official broadcast voices. The arrangement preserves the familiar on-air cadence that fans have come to rely on for game days across the region.
The extension was formally announced on KNBR’s morning show by 49ers Director of Broadcast Partnerships Bob Sargent. He highlighted the value of the long-standing relationship to Bay Area football fans and emphasized the importance of delivering consistent gameday action across all KNBR platforms.
Sargent also underscored the role of the broadcast team during the transition period, noting that The NFL needs Greg Papa in the booth and that the 49ers need him back as soon as he’s ready. He specifically acknowledged Papa’s contributions and his anticipated return to the broadcast booth as a key element of the new deal.
KNBR market manager Larry Blumhagen expressed enthusiasm for continuing the partnership, underscoring the station’s commitment to connecting fans with 49ers gameday action across AM/FM and streaming. The deal reflects KNBR’s enduring role in Bay Area sports radio and its close collaboration with the organization.
This renewal reinforces KNBR’s historic ties to the Bay Area’s premier franchises—the 49ers, alongside its long-standing Giants coverage—and ensures fans can stay informed with reliable game-day coverage on radio and digital channels through 2030.
