Los Angeles Rams to open 2026 NFL season in Melbourne vs. 49ers

Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49ers 2026 NFL schedule Melbourne opener season advantage

The NFL’s 2026 schedule, released on May 14, gives the Los Angeles Rams a favorable opening slot. The Rams will begin the season on September 10 in Melbourne, Australia, facing the San Francisco 49ers.

The arrangement provides the Rams with a schedule advantage that the 49ers had previously aimed for, highlighting the league’s first regular‑season game held on Australian soil.

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Rams 2026 Schedule Is Released [www.canyon-news.com]

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NFL’s New Primetime Window Comes With a Hidden Problem for Sean McVay’s Rams [www.essentiallysports.com]

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Rams to open NFL season in Australia against 49ers [wavepublication.com]

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Rams land major 2026 schedule advantage the 49ers wanted badly [www.sportingnews.com]

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