It had been over a decade since the San Francisco 49ers last played overseas. They have been one of the few lucky teams to avoid that. The NFL has typically used the 49ers for its international games ...
It’s been 13 years since the San Francisco 49ers played overseas. That all changes in the 2026 season when they fly to Melbourne, Australia. The game will occur in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed concerns that San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had about playing in Australia in Week 1. The 49ers are playing their first game of the 2026 season ...