The NFL is taking its Week 1 action down under. After the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks start the season on Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will meet in the first ever regular‑season game on Australian soil.
Game details
The matchup is set for Thursday, Sept. 10, with kickoff at 8:35 p.m. ET (5:35 p.m. PT). In Australia that translates to Friday, Sept. 11 at 10:35 a.m. AEST. The Melbourne Cricket Ground – a venue that seats more than 100,000 fans – will host the historic contest.
How to watch
U.S. viewers can stream the game on any active Netflix plan, while Australian fans can tune in via local broadcasters that have secured the rights. Play‑by‑play will be handled by Noah Eagle, and former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly will make his debut as a booth analyst. Sideline reporting will be provided by Tom Pelissero and MJ Acosta‑Ruiz.
Team outlook
San Francisco earned a playoff spot despite a season marred by injuries and hopes to build on that momentum. Los Angeles, coming off a loss in the NFC Championship to eventual Super Bowl champions Seattle, has bolstered its defense with the acquisition of Myles Garrett and the much‑anticipated return of Aaron Donald, now 38.
The game also serves as a preview of the upcoming Super Bowl, which will be held at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium later this season.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
