49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has expressed dissatisfaction about the team's 2026 season opener in Australia, which includes a long trip through 19 time zones. The NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, responded by saying that coaches focus on winning and not interfering with this. He emphasised that the Rams had previously lobbied for the 49ers to be the opponent in Melbourne to avoid fans incurring disruption. The game will be played on September 10 and 11, with both teams expected to have a game the following Sunday.