49ers are Rams’ opponent for 1st Australia game

Feb 5, 2026, 02:02 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

The San Francisco 49ers will be the Los Angeles Rams‘ opponent for the first NFL regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia, during the 2026 season.

The announcement was made Thursday by Australia Zoo’s Robert Irwin on “The Pat McAfee Show.” The date and time of the game will be announced at a later date.

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The Rams were announced as the home team last February, but their opponent wasn’t revealed until Thursday.

The game will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground and will be the first NFL game played in

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