Rams head to the MCG as NFL confirms first Australian match in 2026

The announcement was made in New Orleans, host city of the Super Bowl next Monday morning.

Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata will become the first Australian to play in a winning Super Bowl team if they beat the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Philadelphia narrowly lost to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago.

“We’re thrilled the NFL will be touching down in the sporting capital of Australia. Victoria is now the first-ever state in Australia to host a regular season NFL game,” said Victorian premier Jacinta Allan.

“It’s a win for jobs, a win for businesses and a win for fans who will get to see American football played at the iconic MCG.”

The league made its first foray into South America at the beginning of this season with a game in Sao Paulo.

As of the 2025 season, the NFL can schedule up to eight league-operated regular-season games internationally.

London will host three games next season — two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and one at Wembley Stadium. The Browns and the New York Jets are the home teams at Tottenham, and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley.

The Colts are the home team for a game in Berlin at Olympic Stadium, and the Miami Dolphins will be the hosts at Real Madrid ’s venue.

AAP, AP

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