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NFL Makes History with First Game in Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground
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NFL Makes History with First Game in Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground

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The LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers play the first ever NFL game in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Week 1, with kick-off approaching and fans invited to join live digital coverage and comments.

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Why It Matters

This is the first ever NFL game played in Australia, marking a significant expansion of the league's international presence.

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Good morning, Australia.

Good evening, America.

Welcome to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the first ever NFL game played in Australia.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground is the host of today's Week 1 match-up between the LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers.

Anticipation for this match has been building for a long time, and kick-off is fast approaching.

You can be part of the blog and join the conversation in the comment section below.

Open Questions

  • What will be the final score of the game?
  • How will Australian fans respond to the NFL experience?
  • Are there plans for more NFL games in Australia in the future?

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This article was originally published by ABC Business.

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