Los Angeles Rams fans have traveled to Melbourne, Australia, in significant numbers for the team's Week 1 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The game, which kicked off at 10:35 a.m. local time on Friday and aired in the U.S. on Netflix, saw a strong presence of Rams supporters.
Videos circulating on social media depicted Rams fans tailgating near a boat dock in the early morning hours, countering any narrative that fan attendance would be low. One report noted that the line for a fan tailgate event on Wednesday afternoon stretched over 100 yards and continued to grow throughout the day.
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The presence of Rams fans was noted by reporters covering the team. This influx of supporters comes despite previous remarks from 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, who suggested the Rams might have an advantage playing at a neutral site overseas, implying that 49ers fans typically dominate attendance even at the Rams' home stadium in Los Angeles.
San Francisco's starting left tackle, Trent Williams, had previously stated that hosting the game overseas might be a strategy to compensate for lower-than-expected ticket sales. The 49ers arrived in Australia the previous week and have been actively engaging with local fans, while the Rams arrived shortly before the game with plans to return to Los Angeles immediately afterward.
