"The San Francisco 49ers will be the Los Angeles Rams' opponent for the first NFL regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia, during the 2026 season. The announcement was made Thursday by Australia Zoo's Robert Irwin on "The Pat McAfee Show." The date and time of the game will be announced at a later date. The Rams were announced as the home team last February, but their opponent wasn't revealed until Thursday."
"The game will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground and will be the first NFL game played in Australia, coming as part of the league's multiyear commitment to play regular-season games in the country. The game will be one of nine international games played during the 2026 season. The NFL will also play games in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Mexico City and London, where three games will take place."
San Francisco 49ers will play the Los Angeles Rams in the first NFL regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia, during the 2026 season. The date and time will be announced later. The Rams were designated the home team in February, while the opponent remained unrevealed until Thursday. The game will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and will mark the first NFL regular-season game in Australia as part of the league's multiyear commitment to play in the country. The matchup will be one of nine international games in 2026, with additional games scheduled in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Mexico City and three in London; New Orleans will host the Paris game.
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