A leading NFL executive has shed more light on what fans can expect from the groundbreaking first NFL game to be staged in Australia.
The LA Rams will take a yet-to-be-announced opponent at the MCG in September, in what will be a landmark moment for Australian sport next year.
NFL Asia-Pacific head Brett Gosper told Shane McInnes that Melbourne should expect a week-long extravaganza ahead of the big game.
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“The actual event will be like a mini Super Bowl,” he said.
“It will have a build-up over a week’s period.”
In the exclusive chat, Gosper also speaks about the half-time show planned for the game, as well as what time the match could begin in Melbourne.