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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 10, 2026Miami-Dade County

Los Angeles Rams Arrive in Melbourne for NFL Game Against San Francisco 49ers

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The Los Angeles Rams arrived in Melbourne, Australia, with a compressed 36-hour itinerary before their regular-season game against the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Sean McVay defended the decision to minimize time abroad, aiming to keep players on California time despite local criticism from fans expecting more engagement.

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Why It Matters

The Los Angeles Rams implemented an unconventional 36-hour travel schedule to Australia for their regular-season game against the San Francisco 49ers, prioritizing player routine over an extended international trip.

Key Facts

  • The Los Angeles Rams arrived in Melbourne, Australia, just before dawn on Thursday.
  • The team planned to spend approximately 36 hours in Melbourne between 15-hour flights.
  • The game against the San Francisco 49ers takes place at the 100,000-seat Melbourne Cricket Ground.
  • The game kicks off at 10:35 a.m. local time.
  • The San Francisco 49ers have been in Australia for over a week.
  • The Rams previously used a similar compressed travel strategy for a game in London last season.
  • San Francisco has won 11 of the clubs' 19 meetings during the parallel coaching careers of McVay and Shanahan.

Who's Mentioned

PersonSean McVay“Head coach of the Los Angeles Rams.”locationMelbourne Cricket Ground“100,000-seat venue hosting the game.”OrganizationSan Francisco 49ers“NFL football team playing against the Los Angeles Rams.”OrganizationLos Angeles Rams“NFL football team playing a game in Melbourne.”locationMelbourne“Host city for the NFL game.”PersonKyle Shanahan“Coach of the San Francisco 49ers.”locationLondon“Location of a previous game where the Rams used a similar travel strategy.”PersonDavante Adams“Receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.”locationMarvel Stadium“Venue used by the Rams for a brief practice.”