Who are the referees assigned for Chiefs vs. 49ers? All about officials for Super Bowl LVIII rematch in Week 7

Published Oct 20, 2024 12:54 GMT

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The Kansas City Chiefs will square off against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season on Sunday. The Super Bowl LVIII rematch will kick off at 4:25 p.m. EDT from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Here's a look at the officials for the Chiefs vs. 49ers game this weekend.

Who are the referees assigned for the Chiefs vs. 49ers Week 7 matchup?

Alan Eck will be the head referee for the Chiefs vs. 49ers game - Source: Getty

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Head Referee: Alan Eck

Eck was born on March 8, 1969 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He attended Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where he was also the quarterback. As per reports, Eck holds the Bloomsburg University Huskies record for most pass completions in a season with 194.

Prior to officiating in the NFL, Eck was an official in the Big 12 and the Mountain West for college football.

The NFL hired Eck in 2016 as a side judge. He was reassigned to the umpire position in 2017 and then promoted to referee ahead of the 2023 NFL season.

This season, Eck and his crew have officiated six games and totaled 75 penalties. They were most recently in charge of the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game in Week 6.

Here's a look at Eck's crew that will officiate the Chiefs vs. 49ers contest:

Umpire: Tab Slaughter
Down Judge: Derick Bowers
Line Judge: Derek Anderson
Field Judge: John Jenkins
Side Judge: Dale Shaw
Back Judge: Greg Meyer
Replay Official: Joe Wollan
Replay Assistant: Larry Hanson

NFL 2024 season: How to watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers? TV schedule and live stream details for Week 7 contest

The Chiefs (5-0) vs. 49ers (3-3) Week 7 game will be broadcast live on FOX. Fans can also live stream the contest on NFL+ or Fubo.

Date: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024
Time: 4:25 p.m. EDT
TV channel: FOX
Live stream: NFL+ or Fubo
Venue: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California

About the author

Arnold is a journalist covering College Sports and the NFL at Sportskeeda. He has been with the company since August 2022.

Arnold graduated with a degree in Mass Media from MIC. As a sports fanatic, he pursued writing to express his thoughts and opinions on sports events across the globe. He has also worked at Wizcraft and Publicis.

Arnold began supporting the Kansas City Chiefs after watching Patrick Mahomes lead them to Super Bowl glory in 2020. He also has a soft corner for the New York Yankees since he's lived in New York for two years. Arnold's favorite coach of all time is Andy Reid, and the Chiefs dynasty looks far from over.

In his free time, Arnold enjoys reading, exercising, and traveling. He follows several other sports including football, cricket, tennis, basketball, boxing and F1.

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Edited by Rajdeep Barman