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Rams and 49ers prepare for Australia NFL opener with different strategies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:40 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Rams and 49ers prepare for Australia NFL opener with different strategies

Summary

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will kick off the 2026 NFL season at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia on September 10. The Rams, led by head coach Sean McVay, plan to arrive just a day before the game, while the 49ers, under Kyle Shanahan, will land a week early to acclimatize to the time zone change. Both teams have had contrasting training camps, with the Rams enjoying excitement from new player Myles Garrett, while the 49ers manage injuries affecting their squad, including players sidelined and Shanahan recovering from a car accident. The kickoff is set for 10:35 a.m. AEST on September 11.

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Status Watch

•Rams and 49ers play on September 10 in Melbourne, Australia.
•Rams arrive one day prior; 49ers a week early.
•Rams incorporate Myles Garrett into training camp.
•49ers dealing with multiple player injuries this summer.
•Kickoff scheduled for 10:35 a.m. AEST, September 11.

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2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Rams, 49ers taking vastly different approach to Australia NFL opener

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The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are set to open the 2026 NFL season in a historic matchup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. The NFC...
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