Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers prepare for NFL game in Australia

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are set to play a regular-season NFL game in Melbourne, Australia, on September 10, 2026. This marks the first time the league has hosted a regular-season contest in the country. The San Francisco 49ers arrived in Australia on September 4 to begin acclimating to the 17-hour time difference. Conversely, the Los Angeles Rams plan to maintain their standard schedule, departing for Melbourne on Tuesday evening to arrive approximately 24 hours before kickoff. Head coach Sean McVay expressed confidence in the travel plan, emphasizing that the team has made comfortable arrangements for the long-haul flight. In personnel news, wide receiver Davante Adams has been voted a team captain for the 2026 season. Adams, entering his second year with the organization, recorded 14 touchdowns last season.

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