Mike McCready performs national anthem at Patriots versus Seahawks season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Guitarist Mike McCready performs the national anthem at Lumen Field on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to open the 2026 NFL season. The game serves as a rematch of Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. McCready, a founding member of the Seattle-based rock band Pearl Jam, will also perform a halftime set alongside members of the band Soundgarden. The halftime show is expected to feature hits including "Black Hole Sun" and "Rusty Cage." This Wednesday night kickoff marks the start of the 2026 season for both teams. The game is scheduled for an 8:20 p.m. ET start and will be broadcast on NBC.
- •Mike McCready performs the national anthem at the Patriots versus Seahawks game at Lumen Field.
- •The halftime show features a performance by Soundgarden with guest appearances from McCready.
- •The 2026 NFL season officially begins with this Wednesday night kickoff.
- •The matchup is a rematch of the Super Bowl 60 championship game.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Why Mike McCready is performing national anthem for Patriots vs. Seahawks
"The NFL is finally back, and as a special treat, the league is gifting us Wednesday night football to kick off the 2026 season. While the rare weeknight game kicking things off for the league is actually thanks to Thursday night's San Francisco 49ers playing the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, we'll gladly take the season kicking off a full 24 hours earlier than usual. The 2026 season opens with a Super Bowl 60 rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots at Lumen Field.
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