49ers vs. Rams Australia Game: How to Watch the NFL’s First-Ever Regular-Season Game Down Under | Just Jared

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are making NFL history tonight!

The NFC West rivals will face off in the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Australia on Thursday (September 10), playing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.

For fans watching in the United States, the game will kick off at 8:35 p.m. ET / 5:35 p.m. PT. Because of the time difference, it’ll already be Friday morning (September 11) in Australia when the teams take the field.

So, how can you watch the historic 49ers vs. Rams game? We’ve rounded up everything you need to know!

What Time Does the 49ers vs. Rams Australia Game Start?

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:35 p.m. ET / 5:35 p.m. PT on Thursday, September 10 in the United States.

Here’s the start time by U.S. time zone:

Eastern: 8:35 p.m. ET
Central: 7:35 p.m. CT
Mountain: 6:35 p.m. MT
Pacific: 5:35 p.m. PT

In Melbourne, the game begins Friday morning at 10:35 a.m. local time.

Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT.

How to Watch 49ers vs. Rams on Netflix

The game will stream live on Netflix and is included with all Netflix subscription plans, so subscribers do not need to purchase the game separately.

Fans can open Netflix on a supported device and select the NFL Melbourne Game stream to watch.

The game can also be streamed on mobile devices through NFL+, according to the NFL.

Why Are the 49ers & Rams Playing in Australia?

The matchup marks a major milestone in the NFL’s continued international expansion.

While the league has previously played regular-season games in countries including the U.K., Germany, Mexico, Brazil and Spain, Thursday’s matchup is the first NFL regular-season game ever held in Australia.

The 49ers and Rams will play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of Australia’s most famous sporting venues.

Who Is Performing at the 49ers vs. Rams Halftime Show?

The Jonas Brothers will headline the halftime show!

Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas will take the stage during the historic game, and fans watching on Netflix will be able to see their full performance as part of the live broadcast.

The performance is the first of seven halftime shows being staged across the NFL’s 2026 International Games.

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams kick off tonight at 8:35 p.m. ET / 5:35 p.m. PT, streaming live on Netflix.

See the full Week 1 schedule!

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