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49ers’ Mexico Trip Likely Longer Than Melbourne One

Coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers’ trip to Mexico City will keep the team away from home longer than the Week 1 game in Melbourne, despite the shorter flight.

Shanahan explained that the 49ers will likely head to Colorado Springs to acclimate to Mexico City’s altitude before the Week 11 Vikings game, extending the stay beyond the Melbourne opener. The team’s travel plans for the 2026 international schedule add a competitive burden, but the NFL’s global expansion remains the priority. chickenroad-game.rodeo