Los Angeles Rams fans, get ready to add another streaming service to your Sunday lineup. The NFL is taking its global expansion to the next level, and this time, it's bringing the drama of Netflix along for the ride.
Mark your calendars for September 10th, because the Rams' Week 1 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers won't be on traditional cable. Instead, this NFC West clash will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix, streaming live from Melbourne, Australia. The game kicks off at 8:35 p.m. ET (5:35 p.m. PT) for U.S. viewers, but down under, fans will be tuning in at 10:35 a.m. local time the next day—a true international football experience.
This move is the latest in the NFL's growing partnership with streaming platforms, a trend that has accelerated in recent years. Gone are the days when a simple cable package could cover all your team's games. Now, fans need to juggle subscriptions to CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, Amazon Prime, Peacock, and yes, even Netflix to catch every snap. The league's own Sunday Ticket won't help you here—this one's a streaming exclusive.
For Rams supporters, this adds a new layer to the season opener. Not only is Los Angeles giving up a home game to their bitter rivals on the other side of the world, but they'll also need to plan their Netflix subscription around the big game. Whether you're binging Squid Game or Love is Blind, make sure your account is active for September 10th—because this is one matchup you won't want to miss.
So, Rams fans, get ready to stream, cheer, and maybe even brush up on your Australian time zones. Football is going global, and your remote control just got a little more crowded.
