Briana Jeannel
The San Francisco 49ers will open the 2026 season on the international stage, taking on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Melbourne, Australia.
The Week 1 matchup is set for Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5:35 p.m. PT at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Due to the 17-hour time difference, the 49ers will take the field Friday at 10:35 a.m. (AEST) in Melbourne, with the game airing live Thursday evening on the West Coast.
The game is part of the league's 2026 kickoff slate, which begins the night prior on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 5:20 p.m. PT with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks hosting the season opener.
San Francisco's trip to Melbourne marks a historic moment for the franchise and is part of the NFL's continued global expansion. Hospitality packages for the Melbourne game will be available beginning Monday, April 6, followed by general public ticket sales on Tuesday, April 7 via Ticketmaster.
Fans can also explore ticket and travel packages through On Location. If you have placed a Priority Access deposit through On Location, be sure to check your inbox for instructions on selecting your ticket and travel package. If you did not place a deposit, you can sign up athttps://OnLocationExp.com/49ersDownUnderto be notified when remaining packages become available to the general public.
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