NFL confirms date and MCC members pre-sale for 2026 Melbourne game
The date of Australia’s first-ever regular season NFL game which will be hosted at the MCG has been confirmed, with the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers to play on Friday September 11, 2026 with a 10.35am AEST kick-off.
Ticketing information for both MCC members and the general public has also been confirmed.
MCC members will have access to a dedicated member pre-sale on Wednesday April 1 at 10.00am AEDT via Ticketmaster, while public tickets will go on sale on Wednesday April 8 at 10.00am AEST.
MCC members will be emailed key information regarding the dedicated pre-sale.
Ticketmaster is the official ticketing agency for this event.
Members interested in this event must create a Ticketmaster account to purchase tickets.
Further information about creating a Ticketmaster account can be found here.
Tickets must be purchased online through Ticketmaster and cannot be purchased at any physical outlets including the MCG.
MCC members are encouraged to refer to the FAQs below for this event. Further information about the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game can be found on Ticketmaster.
Key ticketing dates
| Wednesday April 1, 2026 10.00am AEDT |
MCC members pre-sale (allocation now exhausted) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday April 8, 2026 10.00am AEST |
Public on sale |
Frequently Asked Questions - NFL
MCC members have been emailed a link for the dedicated pre-sale at 10:00am AEDT on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
You will need to enter your MCC member barcode into the 'Offer Code' field when prompted by the Ticketmaster site during the pre-sale.
You cannot view or join the dedicated MCC pre-sale queue earlier than 9:45am AEDT.
Accessing the pre-sale ticket link early will direct you to a different pre-sale where your MCC membership barcode won't be accepted when trying to purchase.
You will not be able to purchase tickets using your MCC member barcode before 10:00am AEDT.
One MCC barcode allows a maximum of four tickets to be purchased in one transaction.
Multiple barcodes cannot be entered in one transaction on Ticketmaster.
MCC waiting list candidates cannot purchase tickets in the MCC members pre-sale.
MCC waiting list candidates can purchase tickets via the general public on-sale at 10:00am AEST Wednesday April 8 via Ticketmaster.
Prices specific to this MCC member pre-sale start from $190, with limited standing room tickets also available from $95.
Pricing is set by the NFL with all ticket categories fully visible once you successfully log into the pre-sale.
No, the Members’ Reserve will not operate for this event. MCC functions or dining bookings will not be available.
However, members will have access to a ticket pre-sale at 10:00am AEDT on Wednesday April 1.
No, you cannot purchase at any physical outlets. This MCC member pre-sale is strictly online only via Ticketmaster.
No. Members will not need their membership card to enter the venue.
All patrons will need to gain entry is a valid Ticketmaster event ticket.
Tickets are available on mobile only via the Ticketmaster app.
Ticket delivery may not be immediate.
If you have received a confirmation of purchase, your tickets have been successfully secured and will be available via Ticketmaster at a later date.
No. AFL Members will not receive access to any ticket pre-sales for this event.
AFL Members can purchase tickets via the general public on-sale at 10:00am AEST Wednesday April 8.
You can contact Ticketmaster's accessible booking line on 1300 446 925, available Monday to Sunday, 9:00am – 5:00pm AEST.
Please refer to this page for further information from Ticketmaster Help.
Yes. For those unsuccessful in this MCC member pre-sale, there will be a public on-sale at 10:00am AEST on Wednesday April 8. Visit ticketmaster.com.au/nfl for more details. Hospitality packages go on sale Tuesday April 7 at 10.00am AEST, also via Ticketmaster.
A range of hospitality packages will go on sale via Ticketmaster on Tuesday April 7.
There are no hospitality packages available via the MCG or MCC for this event.
