Free San Francisco 49ers coloring pages: 18 printable PDF designs featuring the team logo, mascot, uniform, current players, and team leadership. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
The San Francisco 49ers are a National Football League team based in Santa Clara, California, whose name comes from the prospectors who arrived during the California Gold Rush of 1849. Founded in 1946, the team has won five Super Bowl championships in the 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, and 1994 seasons, making it one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. This collection reflects the team’s current identity, with pages built around the team logo, uniform, and mascot Sourdough Sam, alongside portraits of players and staff, quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey, defensive end Nick Bosa, linebacker Fred Warner, tight end George Kittle, head coach Kyle Shanahan, and CEO Jed York. Two additional pages feature Deebo Samuel and Arik Armstead, both notable former 49ers who are no longer with the team, Samuel now with the Washington Commanders and Armstead with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The 18 pages are split into team identity designs, current player portraits, team leadership, and two pages featuring former players, giving fans of the 49ers a wide set of options to color.
What Is Inside This Collection
The 18 pages are sorted into four groups, covering team identity, current players, team leadership, and former players.
Team Identity: Logo, Mascot, and Uniform
Five pages focus on the team’s visual identity rather than individual people, including the official logo, the home uniform, and two versions of the team mascot, Sourdough Sam.
Current Players
The largest group in the collection covers current 49ers players, including quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey, defensive end Nick Bosa, linebacker Fred Warner, and tight end George Kittle. Purdy, Bosa, and McCaffrey each appear across more than one page with similar naming.
Team Leadership
Two pages feature head coach Kyle Shanahan and team CEO Jed York, both of whom remain with the organization.
Former Players
Two pages feature Deebo Samuel and Arik Armstead, both of whom played for the 49ers for several seasons but are no longer on the team, Samuel now with the Washington Commanders and Armstead with the Jacksonville Jaguars. These pages remain part of the collection as a look back at recent team history.
What San Francisco 49ers Coloring Pages Do
Building team recognition. Coloring the 49ers logo, uniform, and mascot gives young fans a hands-on way to learn the team’s official colors and visual identity, useful for a new fan just getting to know the team.
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7. The mix of simple logo and mascot pages and more detailed player portraits in this collection suits a range of skill levels.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. A focused coloring session with a favorite player or the team logo can offer fans the same kind of calming, absorbing activity described in that research.
Connecting with current and past team history. Because the collection includes both current players and recent former players, it offers a natural chance to talk about how NFL rosters change from season to season, a normal part of following any team.
How to Color San Francisco 49ers Pages Well
- Team colors: Use Scarlet red and Metallic Gold, the 49ers’ two official colors, for the uniform and logo.
- Helmet: Color the helmet Metallic Gold with a Scarlet red “SF” logo outlined in White.
- Jersey: Home jerseys are Scarlet red with White and Gold trim; away jerseys are White with Red and Gold trim.
- Mascot Sourdough Sam: Use Gold for his costume base, Scarlet red for his uniform accents, and White for his gloves and boots.
- Player portraits: Use a range of skin tones, such as Apricot, Burnt Sienna, and Mahogany, for the different players and staff shown across the collection.
- Coaching and staff attire: Color sideline jackets and polos in Scarlet red, Gold, or neutral Gray, matching typical NFL sideline apparel.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With San Francisco 49ers Coloring Pages
1. Colorful Pennant. Color a favorite page, cut triangle or rectangle shapes from cardboard to match, glue the colored cutouts onto the cardboard, then punch a hole and thread a string through the top to make a hanging pennant.
2. Jersey-Inspired T-Shirt. Color a uniform or logo page for reference, then use fabric paint or dye pens to recreate the design on a plain shirt, letting it dry completely before wearing.
3. 3D Paper Helmet. Print the helmet page on thick paper, color it, cut out the pieces, and glue them together to build a standing 3D helmet display.
4. Handheld Game-Day Sign. Color a logo, mascot, or player page, cut it out, glue it to cardboard for sturdiness, and attach a craft stick to the back to make a sign to wave on game day.
5. Fan Banner. Color several pages, add personal touches like a player’s name, and glue them onto a length of fabric or canvas, then punch holes on each side and string it up to display at home or at a game.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are San Francisco 49ers coloring pages?
San Francisco 49ers coloring pages are printable designs featuring the team logo, uniform, mascot, and portraits of players, coaches, and staff. Each design in this collection can be downloaded as a PDF for printing or colored directly online in the browser, with no software required.
Where does the team name come from, and how many championships have the 49ers won?
The San Francisco 49ers take their name from the prospectors who arrived in California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Founded in 1946, the team has won five Super Bowl championships in the 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, and 1994 seasons, making it one of the most successful franchises in NFL history.
Which players and staff are featured in this collection?
The 18 pages include current players Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and George Kittle, along with head coach Kyle Shanahan and CEO Jed York. Two pages also feature former players Deebo Samuel and Arik Armstead.
What colors work best for coloring the 49ers?
Use Scarlet red and Metallic Gold, the team’s two official colors, for the uniform and logo. Color the helmet Gold with a Scarlet red “SF” logo outlined in White, and use Red, White, and Gold trim for the home and away jerseys.
Are Deebo Samuel and Arik Armstead still on the San Francisco 49ers?
No. Deebo Samuel was traded to the Washington Commanders in 2025, and Arik Armstead was released by the 49ers in 2024 and later signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both pages remain part of this collection as a look back at players who spent several seasons with the team.
Can San Francisco 49ers coloring pages be used for a game-day or classroom activity?
Yes. The logo, mascot, and uniform pages work well for a game-day activity table or a classroom project introducing the team, and the player portraits can be paired with a lesson on team history or current rosters.
Are San Francisco 49ers coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. Most pages in this collection use clear, moderately simple outlines suited to a wide age range, from young children who enjoy the team mascot to older fans interested in player portraits.
Who is Sourdough Sam, the 49ers mascot?
Sourdough Sam is the official mascot of the San Francisco 49ers, a costumed prospector character that references the team’s Gold Rush-inspired name. He appears at home games and team events to engage with fans.
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