49ers Demolish Rival Rams in NFL's Australian Debut

NFL: San Francisco 49ers shock Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground

San Francisco 49ers record dominant 27-7 victory over Super Bowl favourites Los Angeles Rams in front of a crowd of more than 100,000 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

NFL Melbourne Fly Over: RAAF Roulettes and US Marines Light Up Pre-Game Show | 🏆 LatestLY

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, September 11, 2026. This Week 1 game was the NFL's first regular-season fixture in Australia, attracting a record 100,021 fans. The 49ers offense scored three touchdowns and two field goals, ensuring a clear victory. 🏆 NFL Melbourne Fly Over: RAAF Roulettes and US Marines Light Up Pre-Game Show.

49ers Open 2026 With 27-7 Win Over Rams in Melbourne; Takeaways from #SFvsLAR

The San Francisco 49ers secured a 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in their historic Week 1 matchup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

49ers demolish rival Rams in NFL's Australian debut

The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in front of more than 100,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday morning.

Full house, September sun, the MCG looked familiar, but this was unlike any show it’s seen before

It was as though the Rams’ privately owned SoFi Stadium had been spirited across the Pacific and shape-shifted into the MCG.

Rams’ Biggest Stars Come Up Short in Humbling Week 1 Loss to 49ers

The Rams struggled in all three phases as Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett and Sean McVay came up short in a 27-7 loss to the 49ers.