NFL Eyes Australia for Regular Season Game at Iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground

May 21, 2024
NFL Eyes Australia for Regular Season Game at Iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • The NFL is considering hosting a regular season game in Australia, potentially at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

  • The Los Angeles Rams are likely to serve as the home team due to their marketing rights in Australia.

  • Logistics, including the significant time difference, would need careful planning.

  • The NFL previously explored the idea with a preseason game in Australia in 1999.

  • An international academy is set to open on Australia's Gold Coast in September.

  • The NFL's international presence is expanding, with games in Germany, Brazil, and Spain.

  • Starting in 2025, all NFL teams will be required to host an international game every four years.

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