In the San Francisco 49ers Week 3 preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi's® Stadium on Saturday, August 23, the team will continue its "Football for All" celebration: a showcase of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Launched in 2023, the initiative highlights the multifaceted identities of the Bay Area community, the Faithful worldwide, and professionals across the sports industry. As part of the 49ers broader commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, "Football for All" creates an inclusive gameday experience that reflects the rich diversity of the region and inspires future generations.
"As an organization, we know that we have a diverse fan base here in the Bay Area and across the world," 49ers senior director of game presentation and live events Laura Johnson said. "We want anyone coming to the game to experience an event that celebrates diversity and inclusion, hopefully inspiring others to pursue one of the many sports and entertainment careers out there in addition to being a professional athlete."
Here's what to look for in Saturday night's "Football for All" game:
An All-Female In-Stadium Public Address Announcer Team
For the third time at a 49ers game, Levi's® Stadium will host an all-female in-stadium public address announcer team. The duo will feature play-by-play announcer Jaime Coffee and entertainment announcer Queen Noveen. Coffee is an emcee based in Northern California who holds more than two decades of broadcast experience. Noveen is an actor, live announcer and voiceover artist who has been featured in documentaries, TV and theater productions.
The National Anthem by Erisa Nicole
Singer-songwriter Maelyn Jarmon, winner of Season 16 of NBC's The Voice with coach John Legend, brings her powerful voice and inspiring story to the field this Saturday. Partially deaf since childhood, she has transformed her unique perspective into a source of connection, performing everywhere from children's hospitals to NFL stadiums. Joining Maelyn for the anthem will be Gold Rush member Elayna, who will provide American Sign Language interpretation during the performance.
Kid Reporter & In-Game Host: Jeremiah One and Five
Twelve-year-old sports commentator and journalist Jeremiah One and Five will take on the role of in-game host this Saturday, bringing his energy and passion for storytelling to Levi's® Stadium. Referred to as a miracle baby by his parents, Jeremiah was born with a rare neurological diagnosis and began life learning American Sign Language due to the possibility of hearing loss. With the support of his mom, who taught him the fundamentals of reading, writing, and ASL while he underwent therapy, Jeremiah has grown into a dynamic young voice in sports media and an inspiration to many.
Junior Gold Rush Halftime Performance
This Saturday's halftime entertainment will feature over 250 Junior Gold Rush cheerleaders from all around California and beyond. The 49ers Junior Gold Rush is a community program designed to promote self-esteem, team building and fitness in youth ages six to fourteen. These aspiring cheerleaders will have a special opportunity to perform alongside the Gold Rush cheerleaders at Levi's® Stadium.
Pregame Fog Horn by Irene Tu
Kicking off the festivities is comedian Irene Tu, who will lead the Levi's® Stadium tradition of sounding the pregame Fog Horn. A San Francisco native, Irene's first comedy album WE'RE DONE NOW debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes comedy charts, and she was featured as one of Netflix's "Introducing" comics in 2022. Her 2024 show was named one of the funniest of the year by the LA Times. A regular at clubs and festivals nationwide, Irene has also opened for top comedians including Taylor Tomlinson, Ronny Chieng, and Patton Oswalt.
Join the 49ers in their celebration of "Football for All" on Saturday, August 23 in their preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Get your tickets here.
