49ers to Open 2026 Season vs. Rams in Melbourne on Sept. 10
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 ga