NFL Eager for Future Australia Games, Not Worried About Potential Stadium Scheduling Conflict in '27
The league wants annual regular-season games in Australia and is working through an MCG clash with the AFL in 2027, officials said.
- The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will meet next week at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia and the start of an intended annual series.
- Peter O'Reilly, NFL executive vice president, said "This is not the circus coming to town," emphasizing the league's long-term commitment to building partnerships and regular annual games in Australia.
- Australia's fan base surged from 5.7 million to 8.8 million, driving demand for the 100,000-seat MCG, which is the largest stadium on the NFL schedule this season.
- A major scheduling obstacle looms for 2027, as the Australian Football League plans to occupy the MCG for its postseason, forcing the NFL to seek alternative solutions.
- Charlotte Offord, NFL general manager for Australia and New Zealand, indicated future games could expand beyond Victoria, stating "Never say never in terms of where games could go in the future across Australia or even across wider APAC.
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The National HeraldNFL eager for future Australia games, not worried about potential stadium scheduling conflict in ’27
The NFL isn't worried about a potential scheduling conflict at the Melbourne Cricket Ground next year as it continues to plan future trips to Australia to stage regular season games. The Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers will meet at the 100,000-seat stadium next week, but it could be unavailable to the NFL at this time next year because the Australian Football League will need the venue for its postseason. Without giving details, NFL…
NFL eager for future Australia games, not worried about potential stad
FILE - A general view during the second rugby union test between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Melbourne, Australia, July 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File)
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NFL eager for future Australia games, not worried about potential stadium scheduling conflict in '27
The NFL isn't worried about a potential scheduling conflict at the Melbourne Cricket Ground next year as it continues to plan future trips to Australia to stage regular season games.
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