The first international game of the 2026-27 NFL season will take place in Melbourne, Australia, between divisional rivals the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. The two teams will face off on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 8:35 p.m. ET at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the game will be one of five regular-season matchups to stream on Netflix this season.
Following the trend of the past few seasons, there will be a number of international games this season — seven in all — and each one will feature a halftime show. At this week’s game, you can expect a performance from the Jonas Brothers. Acts like Ricky Martin, Cage the Elephant, and The Warning have all been tapped to perform at the season’s other international games.
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Here’s how to tune in to the Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers game and how to watch the rest of this week’s NFL games.
How to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams in Australia:
Date: Sept. 10, 2026
Time: 8:35 p.m. ET
TV channel: n/a
Streaming: Netflix
When is the the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams game?
The Week 1 NFL game between the 49ers and the Rams is this Thursday, Sept. 10, at 8:35 p.m. ET. (The game will take place locally in Australia at 10:35 a.m. AEST on Friday, Sept. 11.)
What channel is the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams game on?
The NFL international game will stream exclusively on Netflix.
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Where to stream the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams game:
NFL 2026 season Week 1 schedule:
All times Eastern
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
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San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (in Melbourne, Australia): 8:35 p.m. ET (Netflix)
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
How to watch NFL games in 2026
Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). A $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every local and primetime game live on your phone — but only a select few regular-season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.
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When it comes to nationally broadcast games, the NFL typically airs on ESPN, NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video; select football games stream exclusively on Peacock; games on CBS stream live on Paramount+ Premium; and select games stream on ESPN’s App this season. For those keeping count, that’s six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, a playoff game, and the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve match, so don’t forget to add that subscription into the mix.
Confused? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2026 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.
Every way to watch NFL games this season
To recap, here are all the ways you can watch NFL games in 2026.
