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Netflix will air Week 1 matchup between 49ers and Rams in Australia, AP source says
TL;DR
Netflix will broadcast the Week 1 NFL matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. The game is scheduled for September 10 at 8:35 p.m. ET in the U.S., which is 10:35 a.m. on September 11 in Australia.
Key points
- Netflix will air the 49ers vs Rams game in Australia
- Game scheduled for September 10 at 8:35 p.m. ET
- Kickoff in Australia at 10:35 a.m. on September 11
- First NFL game to be played in Australia
- Part of nine international games this NFL season
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Netflix will air the Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Thursday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the NFL schedule has not been finalized.
The game will be aired in primetime in the United States at 8:35 p.m. ET and 5:35 p.m. PT on Sept. 10. Melbourne is 14 hours ahead of New York and 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles and San Francisco, meaning it will kick off at 10:35 a.m. the next day in Australia.
The matchup between the NFC West rivals is one of nine international games the NFL will play this upcoming season, and the first one in Australia.
Reigning AP NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams will be the home team for the game after it split the season series with Brock Purdy and the 49ers last season.
The league previously announced that the kickoff game, where the Seattle Seahawks will begin defense of their Super Bowl title, will be played on Sept. 9. The opponent has not been announced.
The NFL could opt for an immediate Super Bowl 60 rematch since New England is scheduled to visit Seattle. Last season, the Super Bowl 59 rematch between and took place on Week 2.
Q&A
What time will the 49ers vs Rams game air in Australia?
The game will kick off at 10:35 a.m. on September 11 in Australia.
How can I watch the 49ers vs Rams game in Australia?
The game will be available for streaming on Netflix in Australia.
Is the 49ers vs Rams game part of the NFL's international series?
Yes, it is one of nine international games the NFL will play this season and the first in Australia.
