Get ready to see a fresh piece of history on the field. The San Francisco 49ers have officially unveiled a special jersey patch they'll be sporting throughout the 2026 NFL season, marking a monumental franchise milestone.

This commemorative patch celebrates the team's 80th season in existence. The design elegantly features a prominent "80" with "Est. 1946" inscribed below, a nod to the franchise's rich roots.

While every player will wear the patch, you won't see it on a jersey bearing the number 80 itself. That iconic number is forever retired for the legendary Hall of Fame wide receiver, Jerry Rice, who fittingly helped introduce the patch in a team-released video kicking off the season-long celebration.

The 49ers' story began in the All-America Football Conference before joining the NFL in 1950. As the first major professional sports team in the San Francisco Bay Area, they've built a legacy defined by five Super Bowl championships, making this 80th-season celebration a tribute to one of football's most storied franchises.