NFC West team to play NFL’s 1st game in Australia

It’s the most American of sports, so why is the NFL looking to Melbourne for international games?
The NFL looks set to add Melbourne to its list of hosts for international games. But what’s in it for the US league, and what’s in it for Victoria?
Eagles ‘likely’ to play in first NFL game in Australia, report says
The Eagles have marketing rights in both Australia and New Zealand and could face off against the Los Angeles Rams in in Melbourne in 2026.
Philadelphia Eagles to Play First NFL Game in Australia in 2026
As the NFL puts together its schedule for the 2026 season, the league is reportedly planning to schedule a regular season game in Australia, featuring
This Eagles player wants Jeffrey Lurie to reconsider not playing in Australia in 2026
Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie explains why he wouldn't be in favor of his team playing the Rams in Australia, as was reported
Report: NFL taking three regular-season games to Australia beginning in 2026
The NFL is taking regular-season games to Australia, as the state of Victoria is “set to host up to three in-season matches" beginning with Los Angeles Rams-Philadelphia Eagles in 2026.
NFL set to play in Australia in 2026 with marquee teams: report
Months after playing its first game in South America, the NFL is reportedly set to play games in Australia beginning next year.
NFL sending Saquon Barkley and Eagles to Australia
Reports are surfacing the NFL will schedule a regular season game in 2026 to be played in Australia. The first game in a reported multi-game scheduling plan will include the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams. That will be the first NFL game to be played in Australia as the NFL continues to branch out to new countries.
Report: Australia to host NFL games starting in 2026
According to the Herald Sun, the Melbourne Cricket Ground will host three total NFL games, beginning in 2026. The report pegs the Eagles and the Rams as the first teams to play there. The report says the Rams are the home team; under the NFL’s scheduling formula, however, the Eagles host the Rams that year.
NFL in Australia: Melbourne to host three NFL games from 2026
The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host up to three NFL regular season games from next year, in a coup for Antipodean fans of the sport and Victorian tourism. The Herald Sun reports the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles - the two franchises with Australian marketing rights - are set to face off in October 2026.
Aussie star reacts to NFL games in Australia
Jordan Mailata is preparing to play in his second Super Bowl, but the Aussie star also has an eye on next year when the MCG is set to host the first NFL match Down Under.
Eagles spread their wings as NFL plots overseas game in Australia
After the expansion into countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany and Brazil, an NFL regular season game looks set to be staged in Australia for the first time ever
NFL in Australia: Eagles owner will play in first game Down Under, but under one condition
Lurie won't be giving up a game at Lincoln Financial Field in 2026, the season the Eagles are scheduled to have nine home ...
NFL set to host multiple international matches in Melbourne over coming years
The NFL is set to host multiple international games in Australia with Melbourne reportedly given the nod. News Corp reports ...
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Eagles owner pushes back on report of team hosting Rams in Australia in 2026
There’s a report that the Rams and Eagles will play in Australia in 2026, but owner Jeffrey Lurie isn’t so sure that’s ...
Rams to Play in Australia, Clears Way For Bruins Down Under?
The NFL appears to be venturing into the South Pacific, this time in Australia. Could that be the gateway for UCLA to expand ...
Wembley and Spurs get new rival NFL stadium as league eyes MCG
Melbourne’s MCG could be in line to host NFL matches in the latest series of handouts in the International Series for ...