# 49ers defeat Rams in historic NFL Australia opener > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-francisco-49ers-2026-season-preparations > Updated: 2026-09-10T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 4. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the first regular-season NFL game held in Australia. The historic matchup took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) before a crowd of 100,021 fans. Quarterback Brock Purdy led the 49ers with 205 passing yards and three touchdown passes to Demarcus Robinson, Mike Evans, and Deebo Samuel. San Francisco’s defense limited the Rams to just seven points and held quarterback Matthew Stafford to 155 passing yards and one interception. The Rams’ performance was impacted by their preparation strategy; the team arrived in Melbourne only 28 hours before kickoff, contrasting with the 49ers, who arrived a week early to acclimate to the time zone. The Los Angeles defense, including 2025 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, was largely neutralized, with Garrett reportedly managing a knee issue. The loss has placed the Rams’ Super Bowl aspirations under early scrutiny following a disjointed offensive performance. ## Claims - The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The game was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The match was attended by 100,021 fans. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Matthew Stafford finished with 155 passing yards and one interception. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The 49ers arrived in Melbourne approximately one week before the game. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Brock Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns. (single source) - Kyren Williams scored the first touchdown in Australia via a 5-yard rush. (single source) - Myles Garrett dealt with a knee issue during the game. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: San Francisco 49ers defeat Los Angeles Rams in historic NFL Australia opener The San Francisco 49ers routed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia, played before over 100,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-francisco-49ers-defeat-los-angeles-rams-27-7-in-historic-nfl-australia-game ### 2026-09-06: San Francisco 49ers prepare for historic NFL game in Melbourne The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams prepare for a historic NFL regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia, amid injury updates for key 49ers players Nick Bosa and George Kittle. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-francisco-49ers-prepare-for-nfl-season-opener-in-melbourne ### 2026-09-04: San Francisco 49ers face key challenges ahead of 2026 season The San Francisco 49ers face key challenges heading into the 2026 NFL season, including offensive workload management and a need for improved defensive pass pressure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-francisco-49ers-face-key-challenges-ahead-of-2026-season ### 2026-08-26: San Francisco 49ers face roster cuts and injuries ahead of Australia trip The San Francisco 49ers face roster cuts and a wave of injuries to key players like Ricky Pearsall ahead of their season opener against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-francisco-49ers-face-roster-cuts-and-injuries-ahead-of-australia-trip --- Cite as: 49ers defeat Rams in historic NFL Australia opener. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/san-francisco-49ers-2026-season-preparations