The NFL is set to drop the 2026 schedule next Thursday, March 14th, and fans are already buzzing with anticipation. While the full slate remains a mystery, one game is locked in: the Los Angeles Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, September 10th, in Melbourne, Australia. This international opener is slated for primetime in the U.S., kicking off at 8:35 p.m. ET—which translates to 10:35 a.m. the next day Down Under, given Melbourne's 14-hour time difference from New York and 17-hour gap from the West Coast.

But that's just the start. The league has already confirmed another international showdown: the Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, scheduled for Week 3 on September 27th. The remaining seven international matchups will be unveiled Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET during "Good Morning Football" on NFL Network, adding even more global flavor to the season.

For Rams fans, the opponents have been known for months, and there's plenty of reason to expect a primetime-heavy schedule. The Seahawks, fresh off last season's heated rivalry with L.A., are a near-lock for a night game. Other marquee matchups could include the Chiefs, Cowboys, Eagles, and Packers—all proven draws for national audiences. Don't sleep on the Chargers, Broncos, Giants, or Bucs either, as each brings its own star power.

With the 49ers and Seahawks already penciled in for primetime—including that Week 1 Australia clash—the Rams might also see their games against Kansas City, Philadelphia, Green Bay, and Tampa Bay get the spotlight treatment. As the schedule release approaches, gear up for what promises to be an electrifying 2026 season.