Full Breakdown
Netflix to Feature Noah Eagle in Australia as Part of the 2026 National Football League (NFL) Season and Melbourne Kickoff Festival
7/22/2026, 12:13:55 AM
Core Broadcast Details
Noah Eagle is slated to serve as the play-by-play announcer for Netflix’s telecast of the San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams regular-season game in Australia. The matchup will be the second game of the 2026 NFL regular season and will air in the United States on September 10 (ET) and in Australia on Friday morning, corresponding to the local kickoff at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11 at 10:35 a.m. AEST.
Netflix’s NFL slate this season will comprise five games: the Australia contest, a Packers-Rams game on Thanksgiving Eve, Bears-Packers and Broncos-Bills double-header on Christmas Day, and a yet-to-be-determined Saturday game in Week 18. NBC is producing the NFL broadcast package for Netflix, a role previously held by CBS. Netflix declined to comment on the broadcast lineup.
Festival Overview
From September 10 through September 12, Melbourne Park will host the NFL Kickoff Festival presented by American Express. The three-day event transforms the precinct into an immersive football hub during game week, featuring interactive NFL exhibits, retail pop-ups, Flag Football clinics at Kia Arena, an American food village, official watch parties, daily music concerts, and a live Q&A with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The festival will also showcase a cross-code skills challenge, an Australia vs New Zealand Flag Football match, and opportunities for fans to test their abilities at the NFL Academy Combine Zone. NFL legends, pundits, and executives will appear throughout the schedule.
Data & Statistics
- Netflix broadcast games (2026): 5 total – Australia (49ers-Rams), Packers-Rams (Thanksgiving Eve), Bears-Packers (Christmas), Broncos-Bills (Christmas), Week 18 TBD.
- Festival dates: September 10–September 12.
- Ticket pricing: $49 for adults on Thursday and Saturday, $59 for adults on Friday; children 13 and under attend free with a ticketed adult.
- Presale access: American Express Card Members may purchase presale tickets from July 27 at 10:00 a.m. AEST through July 29 at 10:00 a.m. AEST. General-public tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster on July 29 at 11:00 a.m. AEST.
Official Statements & Responses
Netflix’s lack of comment leaves the network’s perspective on the broadcast partnership unconfirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Kickoff Festival promises to be an action-packed experience for sports fans of all ages.” — New Zealand
- “Whether fans are attending the game or not, this event is the perfect way to get a taste of the NFL, be part of the celebrations and enjoy what we know is going to be an incredible few days in Melbourne,” — Charlotte Offord
What’s Next
The Netflix-produced broadcast of the 49ers-Rams game will air on September 10 (ET) with the live event taking place at the MCG on September 11. The NFL Kickoff Festival will continue through September 12, after which the league will shift focus to its remaining 2026 schedule, including the yet-to-be-named Week 18 matchup.
