The NFL on Wednesday said it would play its first game in Australia in 2026 as the league grows its international footprint. The regular-season game will be held at the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and feature the Los Angeles Rams as the designated home team in a matchup that will most likely be the season opener for both teams.

The NFL will play a game in Australia for the first time in 2026, the league announced Wednesday. The Los Angeles Rams will be the home team. Their opponent and the kickoff time will be revealed later.

The league announced Wednesday that it has made a multiyear commitment to play regular season games in Melbourne, Australia beginning in 2026. The NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Australia will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the Los Angeles Rams as the designated team.