Rams plan to bring full roster to season opener in Melbourne
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Head coach Sean McVay confirmed Friday that the Rams intend to travel with their complete roster for the team's upcoming season opener. The Rams are scheduled to face the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, to kick off the new campaign. This decision ensures that all active players will be available for the international matchup. Logistical planning for the trip continues as the coaching staff prepares for the game. No further adjustments to the travel roster were announced by the team at this stage.
- •Sean McVay announced the travel plan on Friday.
- •The Rams face the 49ers for their season opener.
- •The game will take place in Melbourne, Australia.
- •The team intends to bring all players on the roster.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay confirms Rams will fly Tuesday night for Thursday night game in Australia
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Rams coach Sean McVay sees late travel to Australia for season opener as best course of action
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay knows Rams' delayed Australian travel plans could lead to criticism
- 7:41 PMESPN — McVay: Rams plan to bring all players to opener
"Sean McVay has never been afraid to buck conventional NFL logic, and he is doing so once again with the Los Angeles Rams’ unusual travel plans for their season opener in Australia. The Rams are leaving Southern California on Tuesday night and will arrive in Australia on Thursday, roughly 24 hours before their game against the San Francisco 49ers kicks off at 10:35 a.m. local time on Friday morning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
"Sean McVay and the Rams are adopting a different approach from the San Francisco 49ers by delaying travel to Melbourne, Australia, for their season opener.
"The Rams "plan" to bring all of their players to Melbourne, Australia for their season opener against the 49ers, head coach Sean McVay said Friday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:24 AMSean McVay confirms Rams will fly Tuesday night for Thursday night game in Australia
The Rams are dealing with the short straw of a long trip to Australia by making the stay as short as possible.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 1:26 AMRams coach Sean McVay sees late travel to Australia for season opener as best course of action
Sean McVay has never been afraid to buck conventional NFL logic, and he is doing so once again with the Los Angeles Rams’ unusual travel plans for their season opener in Australia. The Rams are leaving Southern California on Tuesday night and will arrive in Australia on Thursday, roughly 24 hours before their game against the San Francisco 49ers kicks off at 10:35 a.m. local time on Friday morning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 8:03 PMSean McVay knows Rams' delayed Australian travel plans could lead to criticism
Sean McVay and the Rams are adopting a different approach from the San Francisco 49ers by delaying travel to Melbourne, Australia, for their season opener.
- ESPNSep 4, 2026, 7:41 PMMcVay: Rams plan to bring all players to opener
The Rams "plan" to bring all of their players to Melbourne, Australia for their season opener against the 49ers, head coach Sean McVay said Friday.
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