49ers and Rams set for NFL opener at Melbourne Cricket Ground
San Francisco and Los Angeles will meet in Melbourne on 10 September, with both teams opening the 2026 regular season at 0-0.
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will meet in an NFL Week 1 regular-season game at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 10 September 2026, in a fixture scheduled to kick off at 8:35 p.m. ET.
Fox Sports describes the match as the NFL’s first regular-season game at the Melbourne venue. Both teams enter the 2026 season without a win or loss on their record.
The game follows contrasting finishes to the teams’ 2025 campaigns. Seattle defeated San Francisco 41-6 in the divisional round before beating the Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship Game.
Player availability remains a focus ahead of the opener. Rams receiver Puka Nacua and 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey were not listed on their teams’ Tuesday injury reports and are expected to resume their usual roles, although that does not confirm participation or full fitness.
San Francisco tight end George Kittle was listed as a limited participant with an Achilles issue. His final status remains unresolved.
Fox Sports’ source report addresses broadcast and live-stream access, but the supplied material does not include specific viewing details.
