Eagles scheduled to take flight down under: Report says Philly will face the Los Angeles Rams in Australia in 2026

Get ready, Eagles fans—it looks like the Birds are heading to Australia.

According to a report in the Melbourne Herald Sun, the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams are expected to square off in Melbourne in October 2026, marking a major milestone for the NFL’s international expansion. The game would be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and is part of a broader plan by the league to grow its global footprint.

Details on the Eagles-Rams Game in Australia:

• The game would take place in October 2026 at the MCG, which holds over 100,000 fans—plenty of room for the Eagles faithful to invade.
• This is reportedly one of several in-season games secured for Victoria, meaning Australia could become a regular stop on the NFL’s international calendar.
• The Eagles, coming off a Super Bowl appearance this season, could see this game as a huge marketing opportunity, especially with Australian Jordan Mailata anchoring the offensive line.
• The Rams are expected to be the opponent, a rematch of last season’s battle in Los Angeles.

A Homecoming for Jordan Mailata

If this game happens, it would be a full-circle moment for Mailata, who was born in Bankstown, a suburb of Sydney.

Mailata, a former rugby player turned NFL star, had never played American football before the Eagles took a chance on him in the 2018 draft.

Now, he’s one of the league’s best left tackles, earning Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2024 and playing a crucial role in Philly’s run to the Super Bowl.

The Eagles drafted Jordan Mailata, a 6-foot-8, 346-pound rugby stud from Australia. pic.twitter.com/G1PXGpxJJq

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 28, 2018

We also just dropped some pretty sick Jordan Mailata x Bane t-shirts ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Order today and you’ll have it in time for next Sunday’s game.

Anyways, seeing Mailata suit up in his home country, in front of thousands of Australian fans, would be one of the coolest moments in recent Eagles history.

The Globalization of the NFL continues…

Commissioner Roger Goodell has made it clear that international games are a priority, with reports suggesting up to eight could be played in 2025. Locations under consideration include:

• Germany
• Spain
• Mexico
• Brazil
• Ireland

Adding Australia to that list would be a major step for the league. The NFL already has a following in the country, but hosting a regular-season game would take things to another level.

Will Eagles Fans Travel to Australia?

I shouldn’t even have to ask the question. I’m sure Joe and Phans of Philly are already knee-deep in planning the best travel packages available.

Shoutout Phans of Philly: Eagles listed as top traveling fanbase during regular season and Super Bowl LIX will be no different

Look, Philly fans travel better than anyone. If Eagles fans can turn a Tampa Bay road playoff game into a home atmosphere, they’ll absolutely pack flights to Melbourne for this.

The only question is whether Australia is ready for Eagles fans.

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