The San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday 10 September 2026 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, the NFL’s first regular-season game staged in Australia. The NFC West rivals open the International Series in front of a new audience at one of the world’s great stadiums.
When and where
The game is played on 10 September 2026 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the Rams designated as the home team. The MCG is one of the largest stadiums in the world and hosts the NFL for the first time.
The matchup
San Francisco and Los Angeles are NFC West rivals who meet twice a season, so a neutral-site fixture in Australia is a rare and high-profile staging of a familiar contest. Both teams have been among the conference’s strongest in recent years.
Why this game matters
As the first NFL regular-season game in Australia, this fixture is a milestone in the league’s international expansion and a marquee event for fans across the Asia-Pacific region.
How to watch
In the United States the game is shown on the league’s international broadcast partners. In the United Kingdom it is on Sky Sports and NFL Game Pass on DAZN, with strong interest across Australia, and internationally via NFL Game Pass on DAZN.
Frequently asked questions
When is the NFL’s first game in Australia? 10 September 2026, the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Where is the game played? The Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.
Is this a regular-season game? Yes, it is part of the NFL International Series and counts in the standings.
See the full season on our NFL 2026 schedule.