The NFL announced its first regular-season game in the Asia-Pacific region will be held at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2026. While the exact date is yet to be determined, it could potentially clash with the opening week of the AFL finals series. The Los Angeles Rams are confirmed as the host team, with the Philadelphia Eagles as their reported opponent.
The NFL ’s first regular-season game at the MCG could clash with the opening week of next year’s AFL finals series.
“We won’t lock into any scheduling here, but the likely scenario would be a week one game,” O’Reilly said. “As for the scheduling ... I will leave that for the NFL to announce at a future time. The AFL have been fantastic in terms of these negotiations.”“This doesn’t happen without the AFL’s partnership as an important player in this conversation ... that relationship can go beyond just playing ,” O’Reilly said.
The Los Angeles Rams have been confirmed as the host team and their opposition will reportedly be the Philadelphia Eagles.“Expanding to Melbourne, a beautiful city with a rich sports history, underlines our ambitions to become a global sport and accelerate international growth,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said.
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