NFL: first regular season match to be played in Australia, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in 2026

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The National Football League will hold a regular season match in Melbourne (Australia) from 2026 as part of a multi-year agreement, announced the NFL on 05/02/2025. No NFL matches have ever been played in Australia, although the league has had a dedicated office there since 2022.

The first match will be organised at the Melbourne Cricket Ground...

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