NFL set for first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, in international expansion

Rams are playing the NFL's first-ever game in Australia, marking an expanded push to grow the game internationally. The San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams are heading to Australia, marking the longest-ever distance two NFL teams have traveled for a game. It's all part of the league's push to expand American football globally [1].

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1. cnbc.com · NFL set for first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, in international expansion Sep 3, 2026
2. cbssports.com · Rams' bold Australia plan could change how NFL teams travel, but the 49ers aren't buying it Sep 3, 2026

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