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NFL Lands in Australia: Rams vs. 49ers in Melbourne!
10 Sep
Summary
- First NFL international game of 2026 season is in Melbourne, Australia.
- Los Angeles Rams will host San Francisco 49ers at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- Netflix will exclusively stream the game globally, with local free broadcasts.
The 2026 NFL season will commence with a groundbreaking international matchup in Melbourne, Australia. The Los Angeles Rams are set to host the San Francisco 49ers at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground for the season's inaugural Thursday night football game.
This historic event, scheduled to begin at 8:35 p.m. ET, represents a significant expansion for the NFL. Fans worldwide can watch the game live on Netflix, with broadcasts available in over 200 countries and multiple languages. Local viewers in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas will have access to free broadcasts on KNBC and KNTV, respectively.
The broadcast team for Netflix will include studio host Elle Duncan, analysts Michael Irvin, Nick Foles, and Clay Matthews III, with MJ Acosta and Tom Pelissero as sideline reporters. Noah Eagle will provide play-by-play commentary, supported by booth analyst Like Keuchly. The halftime show will feature a performance by the Jonas Brothers.
