Rams headed Down Under for NFL’s 1st game in Australia

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — The Los Angeles Rams are set to make NFL history Down Under next year.

The squad announced Wednesday that they’re headed to Melbourne, Australia, in 2026 to play the league’s first regular season game in the country.

The game will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, though the date and opponent have yet to be announced.

“Expanding to Melbourne, Australia, a beautiful city with a rich sports history, underlines our ambitions to become a global sport and accelerate international growth,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “Together with the Victorian State Government, Visit Victoria and the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and with the Los Angeles Rams in 2026, we look forward to making history in what is an important market for the NFL and a significant next step in expanding our international footprint.”

Along with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Rams have marketing rights in Australia, where the team has been working to build a fanbase.

“When we first identified Australia as one of our global markets, it was not only because of our passionate fans who reside there, but also because of the important role Los Angeles plays in serving as a gateway to Australia and many countries across the Pacific,” said Stan Kroenke, owner and chairman of the Rams. “Today is an exciting day for Rams fans across the world, especially in Australia, where our players and organization have received an enthusiastic reception over the past few years when we have been in market.”

For information on tickets and travel, Rams fans can visit onlocationexp.com/RamsDownUnder.