Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers - NFL @ Melbourne Cricket Ground

The Los Angeles Rams will host the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the first-ever NFL regular-season game in Australia

The San Francisco 49ers have been confirmed as the second team to compete in Australia's first-ever NFL Regular Season game for points at the Melbourne Cricket Ground later this year, joining the previously announced Los Angeles Rams.

The fixture will mark a major milestone for Australian sport, bringing the NFL to the MCG for the first time in a competitive, season-defining contest.

One of the NFL's most successful franchises, the 49ers have won five Super Bowl championships and boasts a proud history that includes legendary players such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Steve Young, alongside current superstars, Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy.

The 49ers are currently preparing to host Monday's Super Bowl LX at their home venue, Levi's Stadium, adding to what is shaping as a major year for the team on the global stage.

Their matchup with the LA Rams brings one of the NFL's fiercest rivalries to Melbourne. As divisional rivals in the National Football Conference West division, the two teams meet at least twice each season, with encounters regularly carrying major playoff implications. In the most recent season, both teams finished with identical 12-5 win-loss records and qualified for the playoffs.

Melbourne Cricket Club Chief Executive Officer Stuart Fox said the announcement of the second team added further excitement to the historic occasion.

"We're thrilled that both teams, the LA Rams and the San Francisco 49ers, have now been announced to play at the 'G later this year.

"The first NFL regular season game for points in Australia, and it's happening right at the beating heart of Melbourne, the mighty MCG.

"While the date and ticket info is still to be released, the knowledge of both teams competing is sure to excite sporting fans as we move closer to this historic event for the ground and the city."

Teams: Los Angeles Rams (Home) vs. San Francisco 49ers (Away).
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Date: Friday 11th September 2026 (3AW)
Tickets & Info: NFL.com/Melbourne.
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