The NFL is set to play its first regular-season game in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2026, in collaboration with the AFL, which has played a crucial role in making this event possible. Peter O'Reilly, NFL International head, confirmed the Los Angeles Rams will serve as the home team, though opponents have yet to be announced. The timing may coincide with the AFL finals, heightening the significance of this event for fans in Australia and marking a notable expansion of the NFL's international presence.
This doesn't happen without the AFL's partnership as an important player in this conversation ... that relationship can go beyond just playing [at the MCG], O'Reilly said.
It's an impossibility because it's the Rams and we're at home, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said during a rare availability at Monday night's Super Bowl media night.
We're not giving up a home game. According to the NFL's scheduling formula, Los Angeles are slated to face the Eagles in Philadelphia during the 2026 season.
The NFL's commitment marks a significant expansion of its international footprint, illustrating the league’s desire to grow its audience beyond U.S. borders.
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