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  "id": 6656803,
  "title": "Live: Rams and 49ers arrive at MCG ahead of historic Australian NFL match",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/live-rams-and-49ers-arrive-at-mcg-ahead-of-historic-australian-nfl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T22:30:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/nfl-melbourne-la-rams-san-francisco-49ers-mcg/107134236"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers arrived at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in preparation for their historic NFL match in Australia. The NFL is making its debut in Australia as the MCG transforms into an American football stadium. Both teams represent the NFC West division and are set to play their opening regular-season game. The 49ers arrived a week earlier, engaging in various local engagements and media appearances, while the Rams showed up just 24 hours before kickoff. The MCG will be the fifth stadium to host an NFL game and the opening/closing ceremony of an Olympic Games. The largest NFL stadium this season, the MCG boasts a capacity of 100,022. With this match, the NFL aims to expand its global presence and reach. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports/Kayo or free-to-air on Channel Seven or 7Plus in Australia. Fans from various parts of the world are gathering at the MCG, contributing to an electric atmosphere leading up to the kickoff.",
  "summary": "The National Football League is being played in Australia for the first time, as the LA Rams face the San Francisco 49ers at the MCG. Follow live.",
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        "published": "2026-09-10T21:35:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "NFL Melbourne LIVE: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams count down to historic MCG clash as bumper crowd builds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/nfl-melbourne-live-san-francisco-49ers-los-angeles-rams-count-down-to",
        "published": "2026-09-10T22:00:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "NFL Melbourne LIVE: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams count down to historic MCG clash as bumper crowd builds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/nfl-melbourne-live-san-francisco-49ers-los-angeles-rams-count-down-to-6651497",
        "published": "2026-09-10T22:00:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Live: Rams and 49ers arrive at MCG ahead of historic Australian NFL match",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/live-rams-and-49ers-arrive-at-mcg-ahead-of-historic-australian-nfl-6658132",
        "published": "2026-09-10T22:30:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}