How to Watch the 2026/27 NFL Season in Australia

Catch all the gridiron glory. The 2026/27 NFL season will be streaming live with ESPN on Disney+

The 2026/27 NFL season kicks off on September 10 AEST, with all 32 teams gunning for Super Bowl LXI. From MVP contenders to breakout rookies, America’s most popular sport returns with plenty on the line.

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Stream a weekly slate of the 2026/27 NFL season live with ESPN on Disney+ in Australia.

NFL 2026 Season Schedule & Key Dates in Australia

The NFL’s 2026 season officially opens in Australia on Thursday, 10 September, with Seattle Seahawks versus New England Patriots. 

From there, the 18-week regular season runs through to January 10, 2027, followed by the playoffs starting January 16, and leads into Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium.

The NFL Melbourne Game With Half-Time Entertainment from The Jonas Brothers

This season also brings a first for Aussie fans: the San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams live from the MCG on Friday, 11 September, featuring a half-time entertainment performance by The Jonas Brothers.

The NFL Melbourne Game: Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers will begin live on ESPN and Disney+ from 8.30am AEST with extensive coverage of the pre-game action before kick-off at 10:35am AEST.

Before the regular season kicks off, you can also catch 5 NFL preseason games live with ESPN on Disney+.

What Games Will I Have Access To With a Disney+ Subscription? 

Disney+ brings you a huge slate of NFL action across the 2026/27 season, including Thursday Night, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Night and Monday Night Football, plus Thanksgiving Day games.

You’ll also get every playoff game across both conferences, from Wild Card Weekend through to the AFC and NFC Championships and Super Bowl LXI, and more. 

NFL RedZone is exclusively on Disney+, delivering over seven hours of coverage every NFL Monday.

This year also brings 3-minute highlights for every single game of the season, alongside minis for every live match.

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Will the Super Bowl be available on Disney+?

Yes. Super Bowl LXI will be streamed live on Disney+ via ESPN, including NFL Blitz: Super Bowl Countdown and the iconic halftime show. No Hail Mary needed.

What Time are the NFL Games in Australia? 

NFL games are played overnight or in the early morning. Aussie and Kiwi fans can enjoy the NFL regular season every Friday, Monday, and Tuesday morning, all with ESPN on Disney+.

Full match replays stay available on demand for 72 hours after each live game, so you’ve got a few days to catch up if you miss the action.

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The 2026/27 NFL Season - Teams & Players to Look Out For

The Seattle Seahawks fly into 2026/27 as defending Super Bowl Champions after their Super Bowl LX win. The Eagles will be hoping to go further this year after getting knocked out in the first round of the playoffs last season.

The action didn’t get sidelined during the offseason, with blockbuster roster shifts happening across the league. Defensive star Myles Garret joined the Los Angeles Rams, while Jared Verse headed to the Cleveland Browns in a high-profile trade. Trey Hendrickson signed with the Baltimore Ravens, and wide receiver A.J. Brown joined the New England Patriots.

Keep an eye out for the new wave of NFL rookies, like Las Vegas Raiders’ QB Fernando Mendoza, who is this year’s number one draft pick.

Additional NFL Content To Watch on Disney+

Football fanatics can explore an all-star lineup of ESPN 30 for 30 documentaries and originals, or check out The Kingdom for a behind-the-scenes look at the Chiefs’ pursuit of an unprecedented three-peat.

Looking for more action beyond the game? Relive the lead-up to the 2026 Super Bowl LX or explore the best sports shows and movies now streaming on Disney+.

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