The San Francisco 49ers arrive in Australia and are preparing to open their season Friday in Melbourne against the Los Angeles Rams. Multiple outlets report the team has largely recovered from the long flight and is now in game-week mode, with practice set to take place in Melbourne at AAMI Park.
Reporting details the travel timeline, noting the 49ers leave California last Wednesday and arrive in Australia on Friday. One outlet adds that players get a day to explore the city before beginning preparations, including a first game-week practice on Monday. The Rams’ schedule differs: they remain in the United States and are not expected to arrive in Australia until Thursday, closer to kickoff.
While the outlets focus primarily on the 49ers’ refreshed condition and preparation, the core shared points are the teams’ locations, the Friday opener date, and the contrast in travel and arrival times ahead of the Melbourne matchup.
