Ticketmaster Australia has been selected by the NFL as their ticketing partner for the much-anticipated 2026 NFL Melbourne Game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. The regular season NFL game will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on 11 September 2026.
Ticketmaster shares a strong relationship with the NFL in the US and are excited to continue this partnership internationally in Australia, by welcoming tens of thousands of fans to the iconic MCG.
Under the agreement, Ticketmaster will provide end-to-end ticketing services for the one-off event, while the NFL will benefit from Ticketmaster’s local reach, and largescale marketing capabilities stemming from their global distribution network.
Gavin Taylor, Managing Director of Ticketmaster Australia, said: “Ticketmaster is incredibly proud to partner with the NFL on the game. This marks a major cultural moment for Melbourne, hosting the first-ever NFL regular season game in Australia. Local and international fans alike can look forward to being part of an unforgettable moment for the city. We look forward to delivering a positive experience for fans from on sale, to entry.”
Charlotte Offord, General Manager of NFL Australia said: “We’re thrilled to have partnered with Ticketmaster for Australia’s first-ever regular-season NFL game. Melbourne is the sporting capital, and we know there is already plenty of appetite for this game, both in Australia, and internationally. We’re looking forward to getting tickets on sale in the coming weeks for what we know is going to be an incredible NFL experience for our fans down under, and those travelling to Melbourne from around the globe.”
As a global leader in event ticketing and fan experience, this partnership will ensure a seamless and secure ticketing experience for all fans. With access to Ticketmaster’s app available across 20+ countries, NFL fans from around the world can easily access their tickets straight from the app on game day.
Hospitality packages will be available to purchase from 10.00 a.m. AEST Tuesday, 7th April, and general access tickets will go on sale to the public from 10.00 a.m. AEST on Wednesday, 8th April. All tickets and hospitality packages will be available to purchase directly from Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com.au/NFL.
