San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams prepare for Melbourne NFL game

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams meet in Melbourne for the second game of the 2026 NFL season. This matchup marks the first time an NFL game is held in Australia. Netflix released a promotional trailer directed by Peter Berg to build anticipation for the NFC West rivalry contest. The segment features several league players including Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua, Matthew Stafford, Derrick Henry, and C.J. Stroud. Both organizations are entering the game following postseason appearances during the previous campaign, as the Rams reached the NFC Championship Game and the 49ers advanced to the divisional round. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET, with Noah Eagle and Luke Kuechly providing the broadcast commentary.

• 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Netflix drops epic trailer for 49ers-Rams’ historic Australia game