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NFL Melbourne Game Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers

Friday September 11, 2026
LA Rams logo
10:35AM
San Francisco 49ers logo
Australia's first-ever regular season NFL game kicks off at the 'G!

Tickets

Ticketmaster is the authorised ticket selling agency for this event.

All tickets for the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game are mobile only.

Purchased tickets are available within NFL OnePass and Ticketmaster accounts and fans can add tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, and transfer tickets using Ticketmaster's authorised transfer functionality.

What's On
Details
NFL Kickoff Festival
September 10-12 at Melbourne Park
NFL Melbourne Game
Friday September 11 at the MCG
NFL Kickoff Festival Post-Game Party
After the game at Melbourne Park

Entry

The NFL Stadium Campus will open from 7:00am AEST:
NFL Stadium Campus
Use any of the 8 entry points around Yarra Park
Stadium Entry (MCG Gates 1-7)
Only enter stadium through gate assigned on ticket

On Gameday, fans will first enter the NFL Stadium Campus in Yarra Park before making their way into the MCG.

Arrive early to allow time for security screening, ticket scanning and to enjoy all gameday activities before kickoff.

Key Info

NFL OnePass is the official NFL event app and the central hub for the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game. 

Fans should download NFL OnePass before gameday to access mobile tickets, venue maps, transportation information, event schedules, important updates and exclusive gameday content. NFL OnePass is also where fans can also access and manage their tickets for entry to the game.

The NFL has released conditions of entry for this event, which will apply in addition to the MCG's Conditions of Entry.

A Clear Bag Policy will be in place at the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game to help provide a safe and secure environment for all fans.

No outside food or beverages of any kind are allowed at this event (except soft sided reusable water bottles).

Yarra Park Fan Map

The Gameday Map features the 8 entry points to the NFL Stadium Campus and food, merch and fan experiences in Yarra Park.

Enter the MCG by following the colour and gate number (1-7) assigned on the ticket. Inside the MCG, check out the MCG Stadium Map to find your seat and explore MCG services and outlets.

Getting to the 'G

There are many ways to get to the 'G!

  • Public transport and walking: On NFL gameday, trains and trams will run every 2 to 4 minutes from the city to the MCG. Plan your public transport journey ahead of time at transport.vic.gov.au/nfl. Find out more about heading to the 'G, and leaving after, at the NFL Game Day Guide.
  • Bike parking: Find out more about bike parking at the NFL Game Day Guide.
  • No general public parking at the MCG: The Yarra Park car park is closed for the NFL Melbourne Game. Find out more at the Parking page on the MCG website.

Type in Melbourne Cricket Ground or 2026 NFL Melbourne Game when requesting a ride.

There are two designated pick-up and drop-off points:

  • Lansdowne Street, located north of the stadium
  • Olympic Boulevard, located south of the stadium outside John Cain Arena

The MCG's free mobility shuttle, the 'G Train, will operate from gate opening time (7:00am) until 90 mins after the match ends. Note that the service will be paused for up to 30 mins post-event until the concourse is cleared of pedestrians and deemed safe for travel.

The G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service will operate from the following pick up and drop off locations within the NFL Stadium Campus:

  • North 1 (N1)
  • East 1 (E1)
  • East 2 (E2)
  • Bus Turning Circle
  • Pre-event: Gate 2 (Shane Warne Statue)
  • Pre-event: Gate 3 (Pre-event only)
  • Post-event: Gate 3B
  • Gate 4

At the 'G

All food, beverage, merchandise and ticketing outlets are cashless. All transactions will need to be made on your debit or credit card.

At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it by texting the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.

The MCG and NFL Stadium Campus is a smoke, e-cigarette and vape free venue. Patrons found smoking or vaping inside the Ground will face immediate eviction and could face further disciplinary action by the Club. 

Patrons who leave the NFL Stadium Campus entirely will not be permitted to re-enter.

The NFL, MCG and our partners strongly encourage the responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages. Alcohol service will end at the conclusion of the third quarter. For more information on the gameday alcohol policy, visit NFL Clear Bag Policy & Prohibited Items.

Please note, flashing lights and pyrotechnics will be used throughout this event at the MCG.

FAQs and Accessibility Guide

NFL gameday policies will apply at the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game and may differ from what fans are used to at other MCG events. Please review the accessibility guide before gameday so you know what to expect.

Please be advised that only NFL ticketholders will be permitted inside the NFL Stadium Campus in Yarra Park.  

There are two designated pick-up and drop-off points for fans:

  • Lansdowne Street (900m from MCG Gate 2)
  • Olympic Boulevard outside John Cain Arena. (500m from MCG Gate 6).

Type in Melbourne Cricket Ground or 2026 NFL Melbourne Game when requesting a ride.

There will be no access to the Bus Turning Circle.

The MCG's free mobility shuttle, the 'G Train, will operate from gate opening time (7:00am) until 90 mins after the match ends. Note that the service will be paused for up to 30 mins post-event until the concourse is cleared of pedestrians and deemed safe for travel.

Accessible tickets are available to purchase directly through Ticketmaster by calling the Accessible Booking Line on 1300 446 925, available Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 5:00pm AEST or by submitting a request through the Ticketmaster Help Centre by following these steps:

  1. From the dropdown menu, select Accessible Bookings as the topic.
  2. Then select Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers as the event name.

All NFL Stadium Campus gates open at the same time: 7:00am, ahead of the 10:35am kick-off. There is no early entry for fans with accessibility needs.

Please note that there is no seating or bathroom facilities outside the NFL Stadium Campus.

Fans can move between the MCG and the wider NFL Stadium Campus once inside.  

However, guests who leave the Stadium Campus entirely will not be permitted to re-enter, so be sure to have everything you need before entering.

Please note this event uses the NFL's clear bag policy, which is different to the MCG's usual bag policy for concerts and AFL matches.

Please refer to the NFL Melbourne website for the clear bag policy and list of prohibited items.

Nappy bags, eskies, luggage, seat cushions and computer bags of any kind are prohibited unless medically necessary. If you have any concerns, please contact the MCG ahead of time.

No. Outside food and beverages of any kind (except for a soft sided reusable water bottle e.g. Mount Franklin and Pump) cannot be brought into the MCG, unless medically necessary. We recommend bringing a letter from your doctor outlining your requirements to help your entry go smoothly, although this is not a strict requirement. If you have any concerns, please contact the MCG ahead of time.

A soft sided reusable water bottle is permitted (e.g. Mount Franklin and Pump). Other drink bottles, plastic containers and flasks of any kind (including empty and sealed bottles) cannot be brought into the NFL stadium campus or the MCG unless medically necessary.

If you do require a bottle for medical reasons, we recommend bringing a letter from your doctor outlining your requirements to help your entry go smoothly, although this is not a strict requirement. If you have any concerns, please contact the MCG ahead of time.

Baby or nappy bags are not permitted unless medically necessary. Families may carry baby items and nappies inside an approved clear bag, with each member of the group permitted to bring one approved clear bag and one small clutch bag into the stadium. 

Bags for incontinence products are considered medically necessary and permitted.

Yes, the MCG has free Wi-Fi available to all fans, discoverable as MCG FREE WiFi.

  • External: There will be portable accessible bathrooms located outside the MCG in the NFL Stadium Campus. Please refer to NFL venue maps for exact locations.
  • Internal: There are approximately 48 gender neutral accessible bathrooms located around the MCG. Please note there are no accessible bathrooms on Level 4 of the Shane Warne Stand.

For more information, visit:

Yes, there is one Sensory Friendly Space available for this event, located within the Australian Sports Museum inside Gate 3. The space includes comfortable seating, dimmed lighting, fidgets and a screen to watch the event. Please note that this space is ideal for fans who need a quiet place to take a break from the stimulation of the event.

All visitors must be aged over 18 or accompanied by a responsible adult. During peak times, time limits may apply to support the most amount of people.

For more information:

Yes, there is one multi-faith prayer room located on Level B1 behind M13, with separate prayer spaces for men and women and adjacent ablution facilities suitable for fans of all faiths. 

For more information:

The MCG has four parents' rooms located around the stadium on Level 1, including:

  • Ponsford Stand (behind M28)
  • MCC Reserve (behind M42)
  • Olympic Stand (behind M57)
  • Warne Stand (behind M11) 

Each room contains feeding cubicles, change tables and a microwave. These rooms are kept locked to avoid misuse, please ask staff for the entry code.

Additional change tables can be found in the stadium’s accessible and gendered bathrooms.

You can also find more information about Facilities for Families on the MCG website.

The MCG has twelve free period product dispensers located in bathrooms around the venue. To find the location of your nearest dispenser, please visit Free Pads and Tampons in Public Spaces on the MCG website.

Fact Sheet from the MCC Library

Find out more about the largest NFL attendances outside the United States and the storied rivalry between the Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers.

Fact Sheet - 2026 NFL Melbourne Game

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