NFL Focusing Solely on Australia for Week One Games Because of Travel Considerations | The Mighty 790 KFGO

The NFL is currently focusing on hosting opening-week games in Australia due to the extensive travel required, as stated by Executive Vice President Peter O’Reilly. This will be their first game in Australia, with the Los Angeles Rams taking on the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The league is considering annual games in Australia as a strategic growth opportunity, but future schedules will depend on negotiations with the AFL, which typically occupies the MCG during its finals. The Rams and 49ers are preparing differently for the game, with the 49ers arriving early to acclimatize, while the Rams will arrive just a day before kickoff.