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Rams-49ers officially will kick off in Australia on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 8:35 p.m. ET

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The NFL announced the date and time for Australia’s first regular-season game. The Rams will face the 49ers on Friday, Sept. 11, at approximately 10:35 a.

m. AEST at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The game will air live on Thursday, Sept.

10 at 8:35 p. m. ET/5:35 p.

m. PT. The network that will air the game is yet to be announced.

“We are thrilled to kick off our season in Melbourne, enhancing an already historic moment for both the NFL and the Rams,” Rams Head of International Stephanie Cheng said. “Every time members of our organization visit, including earlier this month, we see first hand the growing excitement from folks across Melbourne in anticipation of this game. Not only will it be special playing the 49ers on a Friday morning in Australia, it also will be great for our fans back at home to be able to watch this matchup in primetime on Thursday night.