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49ers and Rams open NFL season with Thursday game on Netflix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

49ers and Rams open NFL season with Thursday game on Netflix

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams face off today in a Week 1 Thursday Night Football matchup. The game takes place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:35 p.m. ET. This broadcast marks the first time Netflix is airing a regular-season NFL game outside of its previous Christmas Day window. The platform plans to stream five total games during the 2026 season. Noah Eagle and Luke Kuechly are the lead broadcast team, with Elle Duncan, Michael Irvin, Nick Foles, and Clay Matthews covering the pregame and postgame programming.

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By the Numbers

•The 49ers and Rams play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
•Netflix holds exclusive rights to stream the game to its subscribers.
•Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET.
•This is the first of five games airing on Netflix this season.
•Myles Garrett is expected to make his Los Angeles debut in this matchup.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Why 49ers-Rams NFL 'Thursday Night Football' game is only on Netflix

What they're saying

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The NFL on Netflix will look a little different this year. Here's why the streaming giants are hosting Week 1's "Thursday Night Football" game between the 49ers and Rams.
— Yahoo Sports

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