San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams begin their 2026 season in Australia

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to face each other in a regular season NFL game held in Melbourne, Australia. Because the Seattle Seahawks already secured a victory against the New England Patriots earlier this week, the outcome of this game will determine which team falls behind the Seahawks in the standings. Players on the 49ers enter the matchup with a healthy roster of stars, while the Rams are expected to field their full lineup with the exception of Aaron Donald. The contest is set to be broadcast on Netflix on Thursday evening in the United States, which corresponds to a Friday morning kickoff in Australia. This game marks the conclusion of Week 1 for these two teams as they continue their respective schedules against opponents such as the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos in the coming weeks.

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