Rams and Niners battle in first-ever NFL game Down Under | Game Preview

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are set to play the first-ever NFL game in Australia, scheduled for September 9, 2026, in Melbourne. The game is part of Week 1 of the NFL season and is being held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ('The G'). The Rams have reportedly invested significantly in the Australian market over the past four years, with fan events planned along the Crown Riverwalk ahead of kickoff.