Overview
- Los Angeles is the designated home team in Melbourne under the NFL’s Global Markets Program, which grants the Rams marketing rights in Australia.
- The 2026 international lineup spans four continents, seven countries and eight venues, including London (three games), Mexico City, Munich, Madrid, Paris and Rio de Janeiro.
- 49ers owner Jed York said the team expects to give up a home game to play abroad and cited Mexico City as his top option, with reports indicating a second international game is possible.
- Players have voiced travel and recovery concerns over long-haul or multiple overseas trips, with Kyle Juszczyk preferring a Week 1 slot and Christian McCaffrey noting the extensive distance to Australia.
- Timing for the Melbourne game remains unannounced, and fans are being directed to nfl.com/Melbourne for schedule and ticket updates.