Netflix will have NFL Week 1 game in Australia between 49ers, Rams: Sources
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Netflix will broadcast the NFL's first-ever regular-season game from Australia during Week 1, featuring the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, with NBC handling production.
- This deal extends Netflix's existing NFL partnership, which has included Christmas Day games and will continue through December 2026, while Fox will air an additional Christmas prime-time game.
- The NFL's 2026 international schedule includes nine games across new cities Paris and Rio de Janeiro, as well as Mexico City, Madrid, Munich, and London, with team matchups to be announced soon.
- The NFL is increasing its presence on streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube to reflect changing fan consumption habits, while maintaining that 87% of games remain available on traditional broadcast outlets.
- Access to the Netflix-aired Australia game will require a subscription except in local markets, consistent with NFL's standard protocol for nationally aired games.
