The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will play in the first NFL game in Australia next season, the league announced on Thursday. Melbourne Cricket Ground will be the site of one of the two 2026 regular season meetings between the NFC West rivals.
Earlier this week, the NFL announced a record nine international games in Australia, France, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, and England (three) in 2026.
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The long plane ride to Melbourne will only add to the miles both teams are used to traveling. This past season the NFC West led the NFL in miles traveled with 114,833. The Rams (34,832) and 49ers (28,363) finished in the top five among all teams.
The Rams are one of four NFL teams, along with the Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles, that hold international marketing rights in Australia and New Zealand. Los Angeles was awarded rights in Australia in 2021. A year later, the NFL opened an office in Australia and has since created a flag football program and an academy.
This past season games were played in São Paulo, Brazil; Berlin, Germany; Dublin, Ireland; Madrid, Spain; and three in London, England.
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NFL’s 2026 international schedule
Melbourne, Australia: Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Paris, France: New Orleans Saints vs. TBA at Stade de France
Madrid, Spain: TBA at Bernabéu Stadium
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: TBA at Estádio do Maracanã
Munich, Germany: TBA at Allianz Arena
Monterrey, Mexico: TBA at Estadio Banorte
London, England: TBA at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (two games)
London, England: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. TBA at Wembley Stadium
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