Rams vs. 49ers Week 1 live stream: Netflix, KNBC, radio

Rams vs. 49ers Week 1 live stream coverage starts at 5:35 p.m. Pacific time in Melbourne, Australia, with the game available on Netflix for viewers worldwide. This season-opening primetime showcase is a must-watch for Rams fans tracking the team’s early form and roster availability.

Local broadcast windows and radio coverage will vary by market as fans prepare for kickoff; full watch, listen and streaming details are listed on the Los Angeles Rams Official.

Key Takeaways

• The game will stream on Netflix with local viewing also available on KNBC for eligible markets.
• Radio coverage is on ESPN LA 710 AM with coverage simulcast on SiriusXM Channel 192 for national listeners.
• Television play-by-play will be handled by Noah Eagle with Luke Kuechly as the color analyst and MJ Acosta and Tom Pelissero on the sidelines.
• The teams last met in Week 10 of 2025, a 42-26 Rams victory in San Francisco where Matthew Stafford threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns.

Rams vs. 49ers Week 1 live stream broadcast details

Netflix is the primary streaming partner for this international kickoff and the game can also be viewed through the Netflix app. Mobile viewers can use NFL+ for live local and primetime access on phones and tablets where applicable.

Noah Eagle handles TV play-by-play with Luke Kuechly in the booth and MJ Acosta and Tom Pelissero reporting from the sidelines. Local fans who prefer television should verify KNBC availability in their market prior to kickoff.

What happened in the 2025 meeting

The Rams defeated the 49ers 42-26 in Week 10 of 2025 in San Francisco. Matthew Stafford threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns in that meeting as the Rams offense produced multiple scoring connections.

Receiving and tight-end targets each reached the end zone that day, with Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen recording touchdowns. Kyren Williams led the ground game with 73 rushing yards and two rushing scores while Blake Corum added 56 yards on the ground.

Defensively, Emmanuel Forbes Jr. recorded an interception and multiple pass breakups while Nate Landman finished with a team-high tackle total tied with teammates.

Broadcast and streaming access by market

Fans in the U.S. should expect Netflix to carry the game nationally, with KNBC offering a local broadcast window where applicable. Mobile streaming on NFL+ supports live local and primetime games for subscribers on phones and tablets.

Local radio coverage across the Rams footprint comes via ESPN LA 710 AM with J.B. Long on play-by-play, Maurice Jones-Drew as color analyst and D’Marco Farr on the sideline. SiriusXM will air the national radio feed on Channel 192 for listeners outside affiliate markets.

International listeners can access the game on the LiSTNR app in Australia and on W Radio in Mexico; local affiliate coverage varies so confirm rights for your market before kickoff.

Head-to-head and 2025 stat context

Draft and SEC prospect implications

High-visibility primetime games shape early scouting reports as evaluators track player performance against quality competition and in unusual environments like international kickoffs. Strong showings accelerate attention on prospects from major college conferences, including the SEC, as scouts compile early-season notes for draft boards.

How young players respond and how teams handle roster construction in these matchups matters for long-term evaluations and can influence which college prospects gain momentum in evaluations leading into draft season.