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Rams to Arrive in Melbourne About 24 Hours Before Week 1 Opener

The choice sets up a direct test of whether a late arrival or a week of acclimation better preserves player readiness and limits injury risk.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows A Rams player running with the football is being defended by a 49ers player, Image 2 shows Sean McVay, head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, wearing a blue Rams hoodie and a Sony headset

Overview

  • Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed the team will travel to Melbourne roughly 24 hours before the Sept. 10 season opener, a plan disclosed publicly in coverage published Monday.
  • General manager Les Snead defended the move and the Rams point to a similar late‑arrival approach used in London as evidence it can work.
  • The 49ers plan to arrive about a week early to adjust to the roughly 17‑hour time difference and prepare on local time.
  • Critics warn the Rams’ plan could increase jet lag, stiffness and injury risk on game day while some analysts say either keeping a home schedule or arriving early are both supported by scientific literature.
  • Because this is the NFL’s first regular‑season game in Australia, the matchup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 10 is being treated as a practical experiment that could influence how teams plan future long‑haul international trips.