The 49ers Are Refreshed in Australia and Preparing for the Opener Vs.

Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

The thought of coming to Australia to play an NFL game didn’t initially appeal to San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, but he and his team have quickly warmed to the idea.

Kyle Shanahan had great way of dodging question about 49ers' injuries

Kyle Shanahan is officially back to cracking jokes as the NFL season draws closer. The San Francisco 49ers head coach spoke to reporters on Sunday night ahead of their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. But it was already Monday morning local time in Melbourne, where the press conference took place. …

Kyle Shanahan expects 49ers fan takeover vs. Rams in Melbourne

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has been salty about the Rams' desire to export a home game to Australia, in order to avoid yet another San Francisco-fan takeover of SoFi Stadium.

The 49ers are refreshed in Australia and preparing for the opener vs.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to the media ahead of practice Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia, in preparation for an NFL football game against the Los Angeles, Rams. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

49ers Notebook: Sam Okuayinonu injury revealed; Captains announced in Melbourne; Adjusting to time change

49ers Notebook: Sam Okuayinonu's broken foot is revealed as Kyle Shanahan discusses the time change, team captains, and Aaron Donald ahead of Week 1.

Shanahan Jokes 49ers Are in 'Future' in Australia While Declining to Talk Injuries Before Rams Game

Kyle Shanahan is embracing the vastly different time zone his team will be playing in this week.