Report: Netflix will televise the Week 1 49ers-Rams game from Australia
Key Points:
- The first game of the 2026 NFL season will be televised by NBC on Wednesday, September 9, while the second game will be available via streaming.
- The 49ers-Rams game in Australia will be broadcast by Netflix, marking Netflix's third NFL game of the 2026 season.
- Netflix currently airs two Christmas NFL games and is expanding its coverage as the NFL splits four games previously handled by ESPN between Netflix and YouTube.
- Netflix is expected to acquire one additional NFL game for the 2026 season, aligning with its strategy to handle major sporting events.
- A new highlight for the 2026 season will be the inaugural Thanksgiving Eve game, anticipated to debut in 2026.