100,000 fans, the Jonas Brothers and tailgating: Your guide to the NFL at the MCG
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is preparing to host its first regular-season NFL game between the LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers. The article provides a guide for Australian fans on the rules, game structure, and cultural aspects of American football.
Why it matters
This event marks a significant expansion of the NFL's international footprint into the Australian market.
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Share A A A The NFL is working on expanding its audience with international games this season in London, Rio, Paris, Madrid and Melbourne.
Anticipation for the first regular-season American football game on Australian soil is high, with the MCG sold out for the historic LA Rams v San Francisco 49ers clash, and a crowd of about 100,000 expected on Friday.
There are some important things to know about NFL game culture.
Here’s everything you need to know to be primed for game day.
American football games run a little differently to most Australian sports. There is a total of 60 minutes’ playing time split into four quarters, but the games run for much longer than that.
Including commercial breaks, timeouts and downtime, the games take about 3- 3 ½ hours.
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