The NFL is set to hold its first ever game in Australia in 2026, with the Los Angeles Rams being selected to play the league’s first regular season game in the country in Melbourne.

The NFL on Wednesday said it would play its first game in Australia in 2026 as the league grows its international footprint. The regular-season game will be held at the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and feature the Los Angeles Rams as the designated home team in a matchup that will most likely be the season opener for both teams.

Could the San Francisco 49ers be heading to Australia in 2026? The NFL recently revealed plans to expand its international presence, which includes the league's first-ever regular-season game in Melbourne,