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49ers to Face Rams in First NFL Regular-Season Game in Australia at the MCG

The matchup headlines a record nine-game international schedule that expands the league into new markets.

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El quarterback de los 49ers de San Francisco Brock Purdy busca a quién lanzarle el balón en el encuentro divisional ante los Seahawks de Seattle el sábado 17 de enero del 2026. (AP Foto/Lindsey Wasson)
El ala defensiva de los Dallas Cowboys, Marshawn Kneeland, celebra después de recuperar un despeje bloqueado para un touchdown en el partido contra los Arizona Cardinals, el lunes 3 de noviembre de 2025 en Arlington, Texas.
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Overview

  • The 2026 season will feature a record nine international games, including the NFL’s first regular-season contests in Paris and Rio de Janeiro.
  • The Rams are designated as the home team in Melbourne under a multi-year commitment to stage games there.
  • The game will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue that holds about 100,000 spectators.
  • The NFL has not yet announced the date or kickoff time for the Melbourne matchup.
  • NFL Australia & New Zealand’s Charlotte Offord cited strong 49ers support in the market, and Rams president Kevin Demoff called the MCG appearance a historic opportunity for Australian fans.