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What was the date of the NFL game in Melbourne?
Sep 7, 2026 · sports · 4 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below
Where the coverage splits
Sept 11 date claim — 1 outlet
The Age states the game is set for September 11, 2026.
The Age · Sep 9, 2026
LA Rams to Face San Francisco 49ers in Historic NFL Game at MCG
Sept 10 date claim — 3 outlets
Foxsports.com, Yahoo Sports, and CBS Sports say the game is on September 10, 2026.
foxsports.com · Sep 10, 2026
49ers and Rams to Play First NFL Regular-Season Game in Australia
Yahoo Sports · Sep 10, 2026
NFL Rams and 49ers to Play First Regular-Season Game in Australia
CBS Sports · Sep 10, 2026
49ers face Rams in NFL season opener in Melbourne, Australia on September 10, 2026
What the facts support
- The game featured the San Francisco 49ers versus the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
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