11 arrests, 2 hospitalized after violent brawls erupt at 49ers-Raiders game

Santa Clara 11 arrests, 2 hospitalized after violent brawls erupt at 49ers-Raiders game Santa Clara police promise further arrests after brutal fights spread from Levi's Stadium stands to parking lots, prompting heavy criticism of venue security and crowd control. By Marianne Favro and Jocelyn Moran • Published November 9, 2026 • Updated on November 9, 2026 at 11:49 pm Santa Clara police reported 11 arrests, 45 ejections and two hospitalizations following a series of violent altercations during Sunday’s 49ers-Raiders game at Levi’s Stadium. The chaos spilled from the stands into the parking lot despite a massive security presence involving some 30 outside agencies. Both hospitalized individuals have since been released, but investigators are actively working to identify and arrest others involved in the violence. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE Videos circulating on social media captured fans trading blows, people knocked to the ground and others left motionless in both the upper deck and outside the stadium. Law enforcement analyst Michael Leininger warned that the situation could have had fatal consequences. The 49ers condemned the violence in a statement, expressing a zero-tolerance policy for fighting at Levi’s Stadium and praising police and security teams for their swift response. "There could have been deaths associated with these savage beatings," Leininger said. "You saw the one individual's knees buckle, his arms swing down, his head struck the pavement. He’s lucky to be alive." Leininger suggested that officials reevaluate staffing levels and alcohol sales at the venue. "I believe the need to increase staffing, sadly, that needs to happen," Leininger said. "I do believe they need to look after their alcohol sales and perhaps pick a different angle." Law enforcement analyst and retired San Jose Police Detective Michael Leininger joins NBC Bay Area to discuss the viral fights that occurred during the 49ers-Raiders game at Levi’s Stadium. Fans expressed shock over the hostility. Thomas Vincent, a 49ers fan from Sweden, said, "I’m sad to see it. What are people doing? It’s just a game. I don’t know why people need to be hostile. It's crazy." The 49ers condemned the violence in a statement, expressing a zero-tolerance policy for fighting at Levi’s Stadium and praising police and security teams for their swift response. Investigators are asking anyone with video footage of the fights to come forward as they continue the search for suspects. San Francisco 49ers 24 hours ago NFL reinstates WR Brandon Aiyuk, grants 49ers a two-week roster exemption NFL Trade Deadline Nov 9 What 2027 NFL Draft picks 49ers still have available to trade before deadline Brock Purdy Nov 9 49ers QB Brock Purdy hilariously taunted Raiders fan with viral thumbs down This article tagged under: Santa Clara