Why the Rams and 49ers might have the NFL’s most exhausting season
The NFL's 2026 schedule has been released, revealing record travel distances for teams. The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are set to travel the most miles this season, with the 49ers reaching 38,105 miles and the Rams 34,847 miles. This extensive travel is expected to take a toll on both teams, who also face challenging opponents throughout the season.
- ▪The NFL will collectively cover 628,873 miles this season due to nine international games.
- ▪The Rams and 49ers will travel to Melbourne, Australia, for the season opener, covering 15,742 miles round-trip.
- ▪The Rams have the 13th toughest schedule while the 49ers have the 18th, not accounting for the impact of travel.
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Sports Why the Rams and 49ers might have the NFL’s most exhausting season By Michael Duarte Published May 20, 2026, 8:02 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The NFL is quickly becoming a global empire and the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are about to feel every brutal mile of it. The NFL’s 2026 schedule was officially released last Thursday night and the league shattered the previous travel record. All 32 NFL teams will collectively cover 628,873 miles this season thanks largely to nine international games spread across the globe. To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent of more than 25 trips around the Earth’s circumference.
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