San Francisco 49ers to Face Off Against Los Angeles Rams in Historic Melbourne Showdown
The wait is almost over for NFL fans Down Under, as the league has officially announced that the San Francisco 49ers will be taking on their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Rams, in a highly anticipated regular-season matchup in Melbourne, Australia. This monumental game is set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2026, marking the first-ever NFL game to take place in Australia.
The news was revealed by Robert Irwin on "The Pat McAfee Show," with the Rams being announced as the home team back in February. However, the opponent wasn't made public until Thursday's announcement. The 49ers will be looking to bring some West Coast flair to the Australian grounds, while the Rams will be eager to showcase their skills against a new and exciting crowd.
The game at the MCG is part of the NFL's multiyear commitment to host regular-season games in Australia, with nine international fixtures slated for the 2026 season. Fans in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Mexico City, and London can also look forward to watching their favorite teams in action, with three games scheduled in London.
While specific dates and times for all games have yet to be announced, the NFL has promised to reveal further details later this spring. The New Orleans Saints are already set to host a game in Paris, further adding to the excitement around the upcoming season. With its rich history and passionate fan base, Australia is poised to become an increasingly important stop on the NFL's global tour.
The wait is almost over for NFL fans Down Under, as the league has officially announced that the San Francisco 49ers will be taking on their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Rams, in a highly anticipated regular-season matchup in Melbourne, Australia. This monumental game is set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2026, marking the first-ever NFL game to take place in Australia.
The news was revealed by Robert Irwin on "The Pat McAfee Show," with the Rams being announced as the home team back in February. However, the opponent wasn't made public until Thursday's announcement. The 49ers will be looking to bring some West Coast flair to the Australian grounds, while the Rams will be eager to showcase their skills against a new and exciting crowd.
The game at the MCG is part of the NFL's multiyear commitment to host regular-season games in Australia, with nine international fixtures slated for the 2026 season. Fans in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Mexico City, and London can also look forward to watching their favorite teams in action, with three games scheduled in London.
While specific dates and times for all games have yet to be announced, the NFL has promised to reveal further details later this spring. The New Orleans Saints are already set to host a game in Paris, further adding to the excitement around the upcoming season. With its rich history and passionate fan base, Australia is poised to become an increasingly important stop on the NFL's global tour.
i mean, can u imagine watching nfl action in person at the mcg? it's like a dream come true for football fans! 
the fact that they're doing this is just amazing, all these new games in australia and europe are gonna bring so much more attention to the league. and the 49ers vs rams matchup is gonna be EPIC 
i mean, can u even imagine watching nfl in australia?! lol its been a while since im excited about sports but this one has me hyped!! and 9 intl games in australia? thats like, major league stuff 
the fact that paris, madrid, munich, mexico city, and london are also getting games is pretty awesome too. i wonder when we'll get to see some saints action in paris lol
can't wait to see the West Coast teams go head-to-head against Aussie fans 
. This is a huge deal for the NFL, they're finally starting to tap into that massive global audience 
. And the fact that it's part of their multiyear commitment means we'll be seeing more games like this in the future 
can't get enough of it 
! Saw some crazy geysers and hot springs that left me speechless 
It'll be like a whole new world, man! But anyway, back to Yellowstone... have you guys ever tried hiking with bear spray? 
, it'll be lit when the 49ers and Rams go head-to-head! Australia needs some more sports excitement and this is just what we need 
. Super stoked to see the NFL bring its A-game to Australia in 2026 
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️ The NFL is doing so cool by hosting games Down Under, it'll be awesome to see the Aussies rocking their jerseys and cheering on their favorite teams 
. We're already seeing more international fixtures being added to the schedule, which will be amazing for fans who love watching their favorite teams compete against new opponents 
. Bring it on!
I'm thinking they should throw in some Aussie flair with their uniforms, like kangaroo logos or something 
. The NFL's really branching out globally and exploring new markets, which is awesome 
. It'll be cool to see how the teams adapt to playing in a new country and against different fans. Fingers crossed we get some sweet updates on the game schedule soon! 
I'm stoked to see the 49ers and Rams go head-to-head in Melbourne! 
. The NFL is definitely expanding its reach globally, and I think Australia is gonna love having some of that gridiron magic 