The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams meet tonight, Thursday, Sept. 10, at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:35 p.m. ET and 5:35 p.m. PT in the United States. Because of the time difference, the game begins at 10:35 a.m. AEST on Friday, Sept. 11, in Melbourne.
What Channel Is 49ers vs. Rams On Tonight?
The game will stream nationally on Netflix.
This is a special Week 1 presentation and will not air nationally on Amazon Prime Video, despite being played on Thursday night. Prime Video’s regular Thursday Night Football schedule begins in Week 2.
49ers vs. Rams Viewing Guide
National stream: Netflix
Bay Area local television: NBC Bay Area
Los Angeles local television: KNBC
Mobile stream: NFL+
Netflix pregame coverage: 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT
Kickoff: 8:35 p.m. ET / 7:35 p.m. CT / 6:35 p.m. MT / 5:35 p.m. PT
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
NBC Bay Area will begin televising Netflix’s game presentation at 5 p.m. PT, while the Rams list KNBC as the local Los Angeles television outlet.
How to Stream 49ers vs. Rams
Anyone with an active Netflix subscription can watch the game through the Netflix app or website. The live broadcast is included with every Netflix plan and does not require a separate sports package or pay-per-view purchase.
NFL+ will also provide mobile access to the nationally televised game on eligible phones and tablets, subject to the service’s normal viewing restrictions. Viewers planning to watch on a television outside the participating local markets should use Netflix.
Who Is Calling 49ers vs. Rams?
Noah Eagle will handle play-by-play, with former All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly serving as the booth analyst. MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Tom Pelissero will report from the sidelines, and Terry McAulay will provide rules analysis.
Elle Duncan will host Netflix’s pregame, halftime and postgame coverage alongside Michael Irvin, Nick Foles and Clay Matthews III. Netflix’s pregame show begins more than two hours before kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Why Are the 49ers and Rams Playing in Australia?
The NFC West matchup is the first regular-season NFL game ever played in Australia. The Rams are the designated home team for the game at Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of the country’s most famous sporting venues.
The game will also include a halftime performance by the Jonas Brothers, which will be shown as part of Netflix’s live global broadcast.
How to Listen on Radio
49ers fans can hear the local broadcast on KSFO 810 AM, KSAN 107.7 FM and stations throughout the 49ers Radio Network. The team will also provide radio coverage through its official app and website.
The Rams broadcast will air on ESPN LA 710 AM, with additional coverage through the Rams’ radio network and SiriusXM. J.B. Long, Maurice Jones-Drew and D’Marco Farr will handle the Rams’ local call.
49ers vs. Rams Tonight: Final Details
Matchup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Date: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
Kickoff: 8:35 p.m. ET / 5:35 p.m. PT
National broadcast: Netflix
Location: Melbourne Cricket Ground
Local date in Australia: Friday, Sept. 11
Australian kickoff: 10:35 a.m. AEST
49ers vs. Rams streams live tonight at 8:35 p.m. ET on Netflix.
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