Rams, Eagles will reportedly play Australia game in 2026

[Ramstien]

Thank-you Mr. Godell, you dumb s##t.

 

[Tano]

I love Australia but every time I visit I don't remember much...

 

[Q729]

Maybe they’ll add some field level folding chairs.

I was actually thinking they'd add some of those temporary seats closer up that they use for golf tournaments, but nah. They wouldn't block and waste actual stadium seating like that.

 

[Q729]

Why?
Increased jersey sales? Increased International viewership? In no practical way can a team be located there...

Greed!

I would imagine the NFL does this to spark interest and then potentially air games in these countries or get people over there to buy game pass

A lot of teams are assigned a bunch of international markets for brand awareness. Basically to do exactly what FrantikRam said.

NFL's Global Markets Program​

25 Clubs. 19 international markets.

First launched in 2022, the Global Markets Program awards NFL clubs international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom beyond the U.S., through fan engagement, events and commercial opportunities.


In 2024, 25 clubs will participate in the program across 19 international markets, as the NFL continues to prioritize global growth.

Global Markets Program highlights for this season include:

FOUR NEW CLUBS:

• Cleveland Browns: Granted rights in Nigeria
• Detroit Lions: Granted rights across Austria, Canada, Germany and Switzerland
• Indianapolis Colts: Granted rights across Austria and Germany
• New York Giants: Granted rights in Germany

FIVE NEW MARKETS: This is the first time clubs will be expanding into the below markets:

• Argentina: Rights granted to the Miami Dolphins
• Colombia: Rights granted to the Miami Dolphins
• Japan: Rights granted to the Los Angeles Rams
• Nigeria: Rights granted to the Cleveland Browns
• South Korea: Rights granted to the Los Angeles Rams

EXISTING EXPANSION: For 2024, six clubs that currently hold GMP rights applied to expand to additional countries, acquiring between one and three territory adds per club:

• Los Angeles Rams: Currently with rights in Australia, China, Mexico and New Zealand -- expanding to South Korea and Japan
• Miami Dolphins: Currently with rights in Brazil, Spain and the United Kingdom -- expanding to Argentina, Colombia and Mexico
• New England Patriots: Currently with rights in Austria, Germany and Switzerland -- expanding to Brazil
• New York Jets: Currently with rights in the United Kingdom -- expanding to Ireland
• Pittsburgh Steelers: Currently with rights in Mexico and the Island of Ireland (both Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland) -- expanding to Germany
• Seattle Seahawks: Currently with rights in Canada -- expanding to Austria, Germany and Switzerland

NFL clubs can apply for rights to international markets by submitting proposals to the International Committee for review each spring.

Clubs are awarded rights for at least a five-year term through the program, and during this period can pursue activities in that international market that are consistent with what they can do in their home market.

NFL International | Global Markets Program | NFL.com

 

[0311rams]

Has anyone ever flown from L.A. to Melbourne? I have several times. It's a long ass flight, + 5 hrs. more than going to London, which I've done many times. It will be interesting to see how they schedule those teams.
here is some info.
The flight duration from LAX to Melbourne, Australia is approximately 16 hours and 20 minutes1. The time difference between Los Angeles and Melbourne is 19 hours, with Melbourne being ahead of Los Angeles2. The actual time may vary depending on factors such as the airline, route, time of day, and weather.

LAX to London, United Kingdom is 11 hours, 26 minutes4. The time difference between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and London is 8 hours

The flight duration from Philadelphia, PA to Melbourne, Australia is 21 hours, 5 minutes. The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Melbourne Airport is 19 hours and 58 minutes3. Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Philadelphia.

The total flight duration from Philadelphia to London? It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Philadelphia to London, including transfers. What is the time difference between Philadelphia and London? London is 5h ahead of Philadelphia.

 

[OntarioRam]

Would love to make a vacation out of it and see the Rams in Japan or Korea. No way I go see them in Australia. An almost 24 hour flight to land in a place culturally and architecturally similar to back home with the same language and similar food? No thanks. I'll watch from home.

 

[Merlin]

I might be willing to eat vegemite if it was spread on her.

 

[den-the-coach]

An almost 24 hour flight to land in a place culturally and architecturally similar to back home with the same language and similar food? No thanks. I'll watch from home.

Besides the 24hour flight everything else is why I love Australia. With a flight like that, spend the extra money so you can sleep comfortably and then when you wake up, you are there.

 

[So Ram]

Besides the 24hour flight everything else is why I love Australia. With a flight like that, spend the extra money so you can sleep comfortably and then when you wake up, you are there.
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Easy way to join the Mile High Club!

 

[So Ram]

I might be willing to eat vegemite if it was spread on her.

Yeah - you’d probably eat a salami sandwich just to satisfy your appetite.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Easy way to join the Mile High Club!

That is a brief, normal, clear, humorous response that is appropriate in context. Which makes me wonder ...

Who the HELL are You!?! ... and ... What have you done with our beloved-ROD-poster So Ram?!?!

 

[So Ram]

That is a brief, normal, clear, humorous response that is appropriate in context. Which makes me wonder ...

Who the HELL are You!?! ... and ... What have you done with our beloved-ROD-poster So Ram?!?!

Vacation until the pajama party.How is Australia in the Winter ? If Mahomes wins & is wearing his Make KC great again with Bosa strapped around him & Swift is in a Cat Lady outfit on Red hangout with Jason. I might just move there. If given Rights under the exemption if being a Rams Fan !

 

[Allen2McVay]

Vacation until the pajama party.How is Australia in the Winter ? If Mahomes wins & is wearing his Make KC great again with Bosa strapped around him & Swift is in a Cat Lady outfit on Red hangout with Jason. I might just move there. If given Rights under the exemption if being a Rams Fan !

So Ram! You're safe and You're Back Baby!!!

AND ...

 

[So Ram]

Summer of 2028 it’s all about LA !!
Crazy what Stan has started. I HATE the Dodgers so much I might have wanted to see Stan as the bigger bidder.

Damn Magic Johnson,at least he was one of the first to put in for season tickets with The Rams.

LA Sports World is in such a better place.Then again ???? I guess perspective of the World can be humbling though ? Who’s even going to be The Rams starting QB 2025 - The little things

 

[HX76]

Confirmed

 

[Spider2YB]

Not for nothing but they’ve got Stafford on the promo flyer for a game in 2026. That plus the language he used in his CBS interview really make me think he’s gonna sign a 2 year extension any day now.

 

[Psycho_X]

And we're the home team so our season to have 9 home games is now actually only 8.

View: https://x.com/sarahbarshop/status/1887246621630726154

 

[Psycho_X]

Not for nothing but they’ve got Stafford on the promo flyer for a game in 2026. That plus the language he used in his CBS interview really make me think he’s gonna sign a 2 year extension any day now.

Noticed that, hopefully a good sign as far as that is concerned at least.

View: https://x.com/RamsNFL/status/1887246876249841853

 

[XXXIVwin]

And we're the home team so our season to have 9 home games is now actually only 8.

View: https://x.com/sarahbarshop/status/1887246621630726154

Maybe it won't be against the Eagles then, since the Eagles are scheduled to be the host team vs. Rams in 2026.....?

 

[Q729]

Maybe it won't be against the Eagles then, since the Eagles are scheduled to be the host team vs. Rams in 2026.....?

Yep, I was about to say that since it's now confirmed to be a home game (bastards). Wonder who it'll be then...