49ers take in AFL final at MCG

Their 2026 season opener is five days away.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 51 min read

49ers checking out the sites Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: San Francisco arrived in Melbourne on Friday after a charter flight from California. The visit begins a week of acclimation before the 2026 season.

Why it matters: The Sept. 10 opener will be the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia. Kickoff at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. local time.

By the numbers: The traveling party numbers about 200, and the flight took 15 hours.

What to watch: The 49ers now turn to on-field preparation in Melbourne.

Sources

@RapSheet 2026-09-05T12:18:47.684593+00:00

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