Rams and 49ers prepare for historic NFL game in Australia
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will face off in Australia's first NFL regular-season game on September 11. The Rams plan to arrive shortly before the game, similar to their strategy for a 2024 game in London. Coach Sean McVay emphasized keeping players in rhythm despite the long flight. In contrast, the 49ers are taking a longer, more traditional approach for their Australian trip. The differing strategies highlight the unique challenges of this unprecedented matchup.
- •Rams and 49ers play in Australia's first NFL game on September 11.
- •Rams to arrive close to game day, echoing 2024 London strategy.
- •49ers opting for a longer stay in Australia ahead of the game.
- •Game kickoff set for 10:35 a.m. local time in Melbourne.
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"The Rams and 49ers will make NFL history in Week 1, but their preparation for the long trip to Melbourne could not be more different
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