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NFL’s first Australia regular-season game set for Sept. 11

9/6/2026

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Summary

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The NFL will hold first regular-season game in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11.
The 49ers arrived with a 200-member party after a 15-hour chartered Qantas flight.
George Kittle and Nick Bosa returned to practice while Sam Okuayinonu remains out.
Netflix will stream the game in over 200 countries with multilingual broadcasts.
End Zone at Federation Square will host fan activities and a Jonas Brothers halftime show.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s first regular-season game abroad landed at Wembley in October 2007, drawing 81,176 fans and prompting Commissioner Roger Goodell to envision multiple UK fixtures and a possible London franchise. Ongoing International Series games, especially those hosted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, have built a 4-million-plus UK fan base, a model now guiding the league’s 2024 Melbourne contest.

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Story summary

The NFL will hold first regular-season game in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11.
The 49ers arrived with a 200-member party after a 15-hour chartered Qantas flight.
George Kittle and Nick Bosa returned to practice while Sam Okuayinonu remains out.
Netflix will stream the game in over 200 countries with multilingual broadcasts.
End Zone at Federation Square will host fan activities and a Jonas Brothers halftime show.

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