Netflix Scores NFL Australia Rights

Netflix Secures NFL Australia Game Broadcast Netflix will broadcast the Week 1 National Football League (NFL) game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams from Australia in 2026. This acquisition expands Netflix's NFL coverage, adding a third game to its 2026 schedule, which already includes two Christmas Day fixtures. The specific date for the Australia game has not been announced, but it will occur during Week 1 of the 2026 season.

This development aligns with Netflix's strategy to integrate major live sporting events into its streaming platform. The NFL is reportedly distributing four additional games, previously held by ESPN, between Netflix and YouTube. This allocation positions Netflix to potentially acquire one more NFL game for the 2026 season beyond its current commitments.

The 2026 NFL season will also feature the debut of the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game, though the broadcaster for this event has not been specified. The season's opening game will be televised by NBC on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with a second game scheduled to stream on an unspecified platform.