The 49ers’ Faithful fanbase has a hold Down Under, and some fans from the Bay traveled nearly 8,000 miles for the historic opener

The Rams landed in Melbourne at 7 a.m. local time ahead of their season opener against the 49ers.

"It's cool to come over and be a part of the first NFL game on Aussie soil."

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Rams completed their first and final walkthrough in Melbourne on Thursday at Marvel Stadium, putting the finishing touches on their preparation for a season opener against the San Francisco 49ers barely a day after arriving in Australia.

The 49ers have already participated in several events, and it's hard to get around town without seeing a team billboard or jersey.

Melbourne businesses are forecast to see a major economic lift this weekend, as the city hosts Australia's first regular season NFL match — a sold-out clash between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.

Friday’s game between the 49ers and Rams at the MCG is almost sold out with millions more set to watch on Netflix

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