Rams plan Tuesday travel for Thursday game in Melbourne
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Rams will travel to Australia on Tuesday night to minimize the length of their stay ahead of a Thursday game in Melbourne. Coach Sean McVay confirmed the team's adjusted travel schedule on Sunday. This approach aims to reduce the physical toll of a long-distance trip across time zones. The team opted for a shorter stay in the international city rather than arriving early. Players will transition to game preparations immediately following the arrival. The logistics of the flight and the subsequent recovery schedule remain central to the team's planning for the international matchup.
- •Sean McVay confirmed the Rams will fly to Australia on Tuesday night
- •The game in Melbourne is scheduled for Thursday
- •The team plans to keep their stay in Australia brief
- •Travel logistics are designed to mitigate the impact of the long-distance trip
- 2:26 AMNBCSports.com — Sean McVay confirms Rams will fly Tuesday night for Thursday night game in Australia - NBC Sports
"The Rams are dealing with the short straw of a long trip to Australia by making the stay as short as possible.
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