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NFL Announces 2026 Season Opener in Melbourne Sept. 11

9/3/2026

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The NFL will open its 2026 season at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11, 2026.
The Rams arrive a day early while the 49ers land Friday morning.
GM Charlotte Offord says the 49ers are the most popular NFL team in Australia.
NFL followers grew from 5.7 million in 2022 to 8.8 million in 2023, out of 28 million Australians.

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The NFL will open its 2026 season at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11, 2026.
The Rams arrive a day early while the 49ers land Friday morning.
GM Charlotte Offord says the 49ers are the most popular NFL team in Australia.
NFL followers grew from 5.7 million in 2022 to 8.8 million in 2023, out of 28 million Australians.