NFL's First Aussie Game: Rams vs 49ers

On March 17, the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will face off in Australia for the

first regular season National Football League.

Game there, set for week one of the 2026 season.

Due to the big time difference, it is scheduled for Thursday night instead of a usual Sunday

slot, giving both teams extra days to travel back home.

A Wednesday night game on NBC will actually kick off the season first, a spot often say

for the Super Bowl winners from the year before.

Fans have not confirmed who will play that opener yet, but the Seattle Seahawks are a

possible pick.

Fans and teams see this as a mix of excitement and hassle.

The Rams lose one of their home games because of it, but opening against a division rival

in prime time down under is a big milestone for the leagues.

Global push.

Details like the broadcast network are still up in the air, and the league is balancing

travel recovery with a strong start to the year.

Meddling it this way, less the teams get set for week two without rushing.

This international matchup highlights how the National Football League keeps evolving

its calendar to reach new fans worldwide.