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Rams open 2026 in Australia; Patriots start Munich rematch

8/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams will open the 2026 season in Australia, losing to the 49ers in Melbourne.
The New England Patriots will start 2026 with a Wednesday Super Bowl rematch and a game in Munich, Germany.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s International Series began on Oct 28 2007 when the New York Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins 13-10 at Wembley, the first regular-season game outside North America. Owners had approved up to two overseas games per season through 2011, and the schedule later added Germany (2022) and Australia (announced Feb 5 2025). In 2026 the Los Angeles Rams will play in Melbourne and the New England Patriots in Munich.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams will open the 2026 season in Australia, losing to the 49ers in Melbourne.
The New England Patriots will start 2026 with a Wednesday Super Bowl rematch and a game in Munich, Germany.

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