{"id":395635,"date":"2024-05-20T09:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T09:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=395635"},"modified":"2024-05-20T15:05:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T15:05:30","slug":"mcg-in-box-seat-to-land-nfl-game-in-next-two-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=395635","title":{"rendered":"MCG in box seat to land NFL game in next two years"},"content":{"rendered":"

If the MCG and Visit Victoria have their way, there will be an NFL regular season match played in Melbourne within two years.<\/p>\n

9News can reveal the Melbourne Cricket Club is exploring the possibility of hosting a game in the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n

While discussions are in their early stages, it's understood the LA Rams have been slated as the 'home' franchise for what would be an historic occasion in Australia's sports capital.<\/p>\n

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The Rams and Philadelphia Eagles have developed a presence on these shores, but will not face-off in the 2025\/26 season because of the way the NFL schedule works. <\/p>\n

The Rams are the early preferred hosts due the proximity of LA to Melbourne. A direct flight operates between the two cities. <\/p>\n

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There have been 50 regular-season international games in NFL history: 36 in London, six in Toronto, five in Mexico City, two in Munich, and one in Frankfurt.<\/p>\n

It's understood the NFL is only keen to play international matches at the very best stadiums.<\/p>\n

It's unclear whether other states would be given the option to bid for the opportunity to host a match. <\/p>\n

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The MCC declined to comment when contacted, while Victorian Government spokesperson said: "As Australia's major events capital, we're always looking at new opportunities and events for our calendar."<\/p>\n

The following season's batch of fixtures gets released in May, meaning an agreement will need to be struck in the next 11 months. <\/p>\n

International cricket takes over the ground in December and January, so the match would likely be played in October, 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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