The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27–7 in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia.
Date: September 11, 2026
A reported crowd of 100,021 packed the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the historic NFC West matchup.
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy completed a commanding performance with 205 passing yards and three touchdowns.
The 49ers controlled the game on both sides of the ball, holding the Rams to seven points while turning the international showcase into a convincing divisional victory.
The matchup represented another major step in the NFL’s international expansion and its effort to build a larger audience in Australia.
The Rams served as the designated home team, but the crowd included a strong mix of supporters representing both franchises.
Sources: Reuters | The Guardian
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