NFL in Australia: San Francisco 49ers take down LA Rams in Melbourne
History was made at the MCG as San Francisco beat LA for the first NFL victory on Australian soil! Recap all the action and the spectacle of the day here.
NFL: History was made at the MCG as San Francisco beat LA for the first NFL victory on Australian soil!
The LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers did battle at our country’s most famous sporting arena, with the match serving as each team’s season opener in the first week of the new campaign.
The two powerhouse franchises took polar opposite approaches to the considerable travel challenge. The Niners arrived a week out from the game in an attempt to acclimatise to Australia, while the Rams got to Melbourne barely 24 hours before kick-off in a hit-and-run approach.
Recap all the action and the spectacle of the day here.
Key events
11 Sep 2026 - 11:24 AM
FULLTIME: 49ers 27, Rams 7
11 Sep 2026 - 11:10 AM
Footage shows gruesome injury as NFL players helped off field
11 Sep 2026 - 10:40 AM
END OF THIRD: 49ers 17, Rams 7
11 Sep 2026 - 10:10 AM
Short and sweet
11 Sep 2026 - 10:08 AM
John Farnham tribute
11 Sep 2026 - 10:06 AM
Australia make some noise!
11 Sep 2026 - 10:03 AM
Jonas Brothers are here!
11 Sep 2026 - 10:00 AM
Jonas Brothers will take to the stage soon!
11 Sep 2026 - 09:55 AM
HALFTIME: 49ers 10, Rams 7
11 Sep 2026 - 09:18 AM
INTERCEPTION!
11 Sep 2026 - 09:12 AM
TOUCHDOWN!
11 Sep 2026 - 09:08 AM
END OF FIRST: 49ers 3, Rams 0
11 Sep 2026 - 09:06 AM
MUST-WATCH
11 Sep 2026 - 08:28 AM
The run down
Welcome!
Welcome to the biggest show on earth!
The NFL know how to put on a show and today they will be looking to leave a mark as they make their Australian debut.
The 49ers and the Rams have a strong rivalry and both will be out to start their season with a victory.
So buckle in as we keep you up to date with all the action in Melbourne.
