Daily blog recapping the latest news, fan events, and more from the San Francisco 49ers ahead of Week 1 Down Under. Use #FTTB to join the conversation!

Explore the Melbourne Foodie Passport and discover six local stops bringing a taste of the 49ers to game week Down Under.

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan break down the initial 53-man roster with player injury updates, and provide a glimpse into the planning of Week 1 in Australia.

The Melbourne Foodie Passport program will bring 49ers-themed food and beverage experiences to Melbourne businesses throughout game week.

The 49ers Gold Rush will attempt to break a world record ahead of the historic NFL game in Melbourne.

Announced today, Melbourne will kick off NFL game week this September by staging a spectacular attempt to break the world record for the largest cheerleading dance in the heart of the city – Fed Square – on Sunday 6 September 2026.

The city of Melbourne and members of the Australian Faithful to receive the ultimate 49ers fan experience all week long, headquartered at Transport Public Bar.

As the 49ers prepare to open the 2026 season in Australia, here's a look at some of the Australian athletes who have left their mark on Bay Area sports.

The 2024 San Francisco 49ers International Fan of the Year has spent decades growing the Faithful in Australia and will now see the team play in his home.

San Francisco 49ers fans receive local recommendations from Australians on where to eat, explore, and experience before the team's historic Week 1 game in Melbourne.

The San Francisco 49ers will make history in 2026 when they face the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia.

The San Francisco 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The San Francisco 49ers will make history in 2026 when they face the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia.

Australian fans at Levi's® Stadium gave the Faithful a crash course in must-know Aussie lingo ahead of the 49ers trip Down Under.

Digital Editor Brooke Evans caught up with Australian locals at Levi's® Stadium during the FIFA World Cup to find which landmarks, restaurants, and attractions the Faithful should add to their itinerary before Week 1 in Melbourne.

AUS/NZ podcast hosts Brook Ruscoe and Marc Peard discuss the NFL's announcement of the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne and what the international matchup signals for the sport's expansion in Australia and New Zealand.

Robert Irwin joins digital editor Brooke Evans to share his excitement and perspective on the San Francisco 49ers bringing a regular-season NFL game to Melbourne in 2026 and what the moment means for the global growth of the sport.

From 49ers-themed doughnuts and player-inspired coffee to specialty burgers and an Aussie sausage sizzle, the Melbourne Foodie Passport brought the Faithful spirit ahead of kickoff.

Take a look at the best photos as The Gold Rush Cheerleaders joined Visit Victoria to bring fans together in Melbourne, teaching their signature routine before taking part in an attempt to set a new world record for the largest cheerleading dance.

Take a look inside the 49ers Transport Bar, where the Faithful can gather and celebrate the team throughout the week in Melbourne.

Special Olympics athletes took the field alongside 49ers players for a fun-filled football clinic at AAMI Park.

More than 2,000 young fans came together at AAMI Park to welcome the 49ers to Australia ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.

Take a look at the best photos as the 49ers arrive in Melbourne ahead of their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, presented by United Airlines.