The NFL on Netflix 2026 season officially kicks off down under with a historic Week 1 showdown between divisional rivals.

NFC West foes the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams face off live from Melbourne in the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Australia.

From key players to the broadcast team to how to watch, here’s everything you need to know about the NFL Melbourne Game.

When is the NFL Melbourne Game on Netflix?

The 49ers and Rams kick off at 8:35 p.m. ET / 5:35 p.m. PT on Sept. 10 live from the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT.

How to watch 49ers vs. Rams in the NFL Melbourne Game

To watch the NFL Melbourne Game, you’ll just need an active Netflix subscription — the game is included in all plans. Once you’re signed in on any supported device, simply open Netflix and select the NFL Melbourne Game stream to start watching.

Set a reminder for the NFL Melbourne Game here.

Key players to know

The 49ers are led by a star-studded offense including All-Pro Christian McCaffrey at running back, Pro Bowlers Brock Purdy at quarterback, George Kittle at tight end, and Mike Evans at wide receiver, with Nick Bosa at defensive end and Fred Warner at linebacker anchoring the defense.

The Rams enter the 2026 season as a Super Bowl favorite, featuring a roster stacked with future Hall of Fame players, including 2025 NFL MVP Matthew Stafford at quarterback, recently unretired legend Aaron Donald at defensive tackle, reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett at defensive end, Pro Bowler Puka Nacua at wide receiver, and two-time Super Bowl winner Trent McDuffie at defensive back. 

Who’s calling the NFL Melbourne Game?

Netflix sports host Elle Duncan leads the pregame, halftime, and postgame studio coverage that includes a trio of Super Bowl winners: Hall of Fame wide receiver and host of The White House Michael Irvin, former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Nick Foles, and six-time Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews III.

In-game coverage of the NFL Melbourne Game features Sports Emmy winner Noah Eagle on play-by-play and 2026 Hall of Fame inductee and former Carolina Panthers All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly making his debut as booth analyst.

The award-winning duo Tom Pelissero and MJ Acosta-Ruiz will handle sideline reporting duties. 

What other NFL games are streaming on Netflix in 2026?

Netflix adds to its plate the NFL’s first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game on Nov. 25, featuring the Green Bay Packers visiting the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

Continuing the Christmas Day tradition, Netflix will again air two games on Dec. 25: The Green Bay Packers visit the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, followed by the Buffalo Bills against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

Also new for this NFL season is a Week 18 game on Netflix. The Week 18 game is the final weekend of the regular season, with playoffs on the line.

In addition to the on-field action, Netflix will globally stream the NFL Honors, which showcases the league’s annual awards presentation during the week of the Super Bowl.

More NFL shows and documentaries on Netflix

Netflix continues to bolster its NFL content, headlined by the return of the documentary series Quarterback. This season features Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cam Ward of the Tennessee Titans, and Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals.

The legacy of the Dallas Cowboys is explored through two lenses: the high-stakes auditions in America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the ’90s dynasty chronicled in America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys.

Rounding out the collection is the Emmy-nominated Elway, highlighting John Elway’s legendary transition from Hall of Fame quarterback to general manager of the Denver Broncos.