The NFL is taking its biggest rivalry Down Under. The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will kick off the 2026 season in historic fashion, meeting at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 10 at 5:35 p.m. PT. This marks the league's first-ever game in Australia, and it comes with a twist: the broadcast will stream exclusively on Netflix in the United States.

According to Dan Shanoff and Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, NBC will handle production duties. That means fans can expect the familiar voices of Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth in the booth, bringing the action from Australia's largest stadium to living rooms across America.

Both teams enter this game with intriguing storylines. The Rams are coming off a season where they fell just short of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Off-field drama also made headlines, with star receiver Puka Nacua facing personal challenges that ultimately led to rehab.

Perhaps the biggest surprise came during the draft. With reigning MVP Matthew Stafford still under center but turning 38, the Rams chose to look ahead. Instead of adding a weapon like USC's Makai Lemon, they selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall—a clear signal that the franchise is planning for life after Stafford.

This Melbourne showdown could offer the first glimpse of that future. Whether Stafford makes one more run or Simpson begins his era, the Rams-49ers rivalry is set to make history under the Australian lights. For fans, it's a game you won't want to miss—and one you can catch from anywhere with a Netflix subscription.