The NFL makes its regular-season debut in a faraway land, and picks one of its best possible matchups to mark the occasion.Super Bowl hopefuls and longtime rivals start their 2026 campaigns together from Melbourne — where McCaffrey glows and Garrett plunders — in the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia. The San Francisco 49ers look to build on their inspired 12-win 2025 season, while the Los Angeles Rams try to make good on their all-in offseason.In an effort to properly adjust and stave off jet lag, Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers left for Australia more than a week before kickoff. On the other hand, Sean McVay’s Rams arrived in Melbourne about one day before the game.It’s a blockbuster pairing on all fronts. Here’s what to know about the Netflix national exclusive and over-the-air options for in-market fans.How to watch 49ers vs. Rams in the Australia game
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground — Melbourne, Australia
Time: 8:35 p.m. ET and 5:35 p.m. PT, Thursday
TV: Netflix (national); NBC Bay Area (SF) and NBC Los Angeles (L.A.)
Streaming (in-market viewers): Fubo (Stream Free Now)
