Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers play in Melbourne
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers open the NFL season on September 10 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. Kickoff for this Thursday Night Football matchup is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. PDT. This game marks the first time the league has hosted a regular-season contest in the country. San Francisco holds a 79-72-3 lead in the all-time series against Los Angeles, though the Rams have won four of their last five meetings. Coaches Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan enter the game with Shanahan holding an 11-8 record in their head-to-head history since 2017. For the Rams, Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua are expected to play after missing portions of training camp, while Aaron Donald will not participate as he continues to ramp up his activity.
- •The game takes place September 10 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. PDT.
- •Netflix will provide exclusive national television coverage of the game.
- •Aaron Donald will not participate in the contest for the Rams.
- •San Francisco maintains a 79-72-3 lead in the historical series.
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