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49ers Kick Off 2026 Season in Melbourne vs Rams

9/7/2026

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49ers Play Melbourne

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 2026 NFL season in Melbourne, Australia, against the Los Angeles Rams.
The 49ers arrived Friday after a 16-hour flight, giving them a week to adjust.
The Los Angeles Rams will touch down Thursday, about 24 hours before the 10:35 a.m. kickoff.
A Guinness World Record cheerleading dance with 1,424 participants took place at Federation Square.

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49ers Roster Updates

49ers released an unofficial depth chart showing Week 1 offensive starters.
Punter Corliss Waitman won the 2026 job over rookie Jack Bouwmeester.
Kicker Eddy Piñeiro signed a four-year, $17 million extension after 28 of 29 field goals.
Nick Bosa missed Melbourne practice, still recovering from soreness post-ACL reconstruction.

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49ers Play Melbourne

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 2026 NFL season in Melbourne, Australia, against the Los Angeles Rams.
The 49ers arrived Friday after a 16-hour flight, giving them a week to adjust.
The Los Angeles Rams will touch down Thursday, about 24 hours before the 10:35 a.m. kickoff.
A Guinness World Record cheerleading dance with 1,424 participants took place at Federation Square.

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