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NFL Aims for $1B Bid with Melbourne Game Package

3/14/2026

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The NFL will package the Week 1 49ers–Rams game in Melbourne with extra games to attract bids from Fox and YouTube.
John Ourand reported the plan.
The package could generate between $500 million and $1 billion and may include four international games returned from the ESPN merger.
The Melbourne game is scheduled for September 9 or 10, while the league is exploring more standalone games, including potential Christmas Eve matchups.

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The NFL will package the Week 1 49ers–Rams game in Melbourne with extra games to attract bids from Fox and YouTube.
John Ourand reported the plan.
The package could generate between $500 million and $1 billion and may include four international games returned from the ESPN merger.
The Melbourne game is scheduled for September 9 or 10, while the league is exploring more standalone games, including potential Christmas Eve matchups.