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NFL Melbourne Game Announcers: Netflix Reveals Broadcast Team
Luke Kuechly, Michael Irvin, Clay Matthews, and Nick Foles join the broadcast to open the 2026 season.
Aug. 3, 2026
NFL Melbourne Game Announcers: 2026 Broadcast Team - Netflix Tudum
With NFL training camps in full swing and the 2026 season right around the corner, a legendary roster of on-air talent is preparing to head down under for a historic opening weekend game.
Netflix has revealed the commentators who’ll bring expert analysis to the NFL Melbourne Game on Sept. 10, and they’ll include Pro Football Hall of Fame members, Super Bowl champions, and leading voices in football.
The divisional rival matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers will stream live from the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Australia.
Who are the announcers for the NFL Melbourne Game?
Netflix sports host Elle Duncan leads the pregame, halftime, and postgame studio coverage that includes a trio of Super Bowl winners: Hall of Fame wide receiver and host of The White House Michael Irvin, former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Nick Foles, and six-time Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews III.
In-game coverage of the NFL Melbourne Game features Sports Emmy winner Noah Eagle on play-by-play and 2026 Hall of Fame inductee and former Carolina Panthers All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly making his debut as booth analyst.
Award-winning bilingual sports journalist and broadcaster MJ Acosta-Ruiz will handle sideline reporting duties.
When is the NFL Melbourne Game on Netflix?
The Rams and 49ers kick off at 8:35 p.m. ET / 5:35 p.m. PT on Sept. 10 live from the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
How to watch Rams vs. 49ers in the NFL Melbourne Game
To watch the NFL Melbourne Game, you’ll just need an active Netflix subscription — the game is included in all plans. Once you’re signed in on any supported device, simply open Netflix and select the NFL Melbourne Game stream to start watching.
First-ever Australia regular season game starts five-game 2026 slate on Netflix.
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What other NFL games are streaming on Netflix in 2026?
Netflix adds to its plate the NFL’s first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game on Nov. 25, featuring the Green Bay Packers visiting the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Continuing the Christmas Day tradition, Netflix will again air two games on Dec. 25: the Green Bay Packers visit the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, followed by the Buffalo Bills against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Also new for this NFL season is a Week 18 game on Netflix. That’ll be the final weekend of the regular season, with playoffs on the line.
In addition to the on-field action, Netflix will globally stream the NFL Honors, which showcases the league’s annual awards presentation during the week of the Super Bowl.
More NFL shows and documentaries on Netflix
Netflix continues to bolster its NFL content, headlined by the return of the documentary series Quarterback. This season features Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cam Ward of the Tennessee Titans, and Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals.
The legacy of the Dallas Cowboys is explored through two lenses: the high-stakes auditions in America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the 1990s dynasty chronicled in America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys.
Rounding out the collection is the Emmy-nominated Elway, highlighting John Elway’s legendary transition from Hall of Fame quarterback to Denver Broncos general manager.
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