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The league had announced last year that it will be playing a
game in 2026 in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a
venue that holds about 100,000 spectators. The Rams were also
announced last year as the home team for that game, part of a
multi-year commitment to play in Melbourne.
“The 49ers are a popular franchise within the Australian market,
and this rivalry game solidifies what we know is going to be an
incredible NFL experience for our fans down under,” said
Charlotte Offord, NFL Australia & New Zealand general manager.
The NFL will play a record nine international games next season,
including the league's first games in Paris and Rio de Janeiro.
The Cowboys were announced Thursday as one of the teams playing
in Rio.
“We are proud to welcome the Dallas Cowboys to Brazil for the
first ever NFL game in Rio de Janeiro,” said Luis Martinez, NFL
Brazil general manager. “Introducing one of the league’s most
iconic teams to the Maracanã Stadium marks a powerful milestone
in the continued growth of the sport worldwide."
The dates of the games in Melbourne and Rio and the Cowboys'
opponent were not announced.
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