The NFL is expanding its international footprint to Australia. The league announced Wednesday that it will be playing a game in 2026 in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue that holds about 100,

The NFL on Wednesday said it would play its first game in Australia in 2026 as the league grows its international footprint. The regular-season game will be held at the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and feature the Los Angeles Rams as the designated home team in a matchup that will most likely be the season opener for both teams.

The Rams will be the home team when they face off against an unannounced team in Melbourne, Australia in 2026 for the NFL's first ever regular season game in the country.