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.
- 3:50 PMCBS NFL — Rams just dropped a hint about their secret Australian travel plan and it wildly differs from 49ers' plan
"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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