Kittle and Bosa are on the 49ers plane to Melbourne tonight

George Kittle and Nick Bosa are on the San Francisco plane leaving the Bay Area late Wednesday for Melbourne. That is the travel 53, not a Thursday dress list. Getting on the plane does not guarantee they play. Kickoff is Thursday, September 10 at 8:35 p. M. ET on Netflix at the MCG. Kittle was activated off PUP on August 23, had two positive practice days, and is trending to play. He expects to play. The Rams are taking the opposite constructi

By Chuck / 3 sources / Published September 2, 2026 / Updated September 5, 2026

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Australia adds an extra wrinkle to 49ers versus Rams in Week 1
49ers leave Wednesday. Rams arrive about 24 hours before kickoff.
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Kyle Shanahan on the 49ers being sent across the world for Week 1
Lands Friday AEST. Practices through Wednesday. Netflix Thursday 8:35 p.m. ET.
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The Melbourne opener at the MCG
MCG kickoff 8:35 p.m. ET Thursday, 10:35 a.m. Friday AEST.
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