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NBC assigns Tirico and Collinsworth to call Seahawks versus Patriots opener

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

NBC assigns Tirico and Collinsworth to call Seahawks versus Patriots opener

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots on Wednesday night to open the 2026 NFL season. This game serves as a rematch of the Super Bowl 60 championship game held in February. The event features the Seattle Seahawks hosting their Super Bowl 60 banner night at their home stadium. NBC is broadcasting the game to a national audience. Play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico and color commentator Cris Collinsworth are scheduled to provide the broadcast commentary for the matchup. The game serves as the first contest of the 2026 campaign, preceding the remainder of the Week 1 schedule that is set for this Sunday. This opening broadcast marks the beginning of the new six-month professional football season.

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By the Numbers

•Seattle Seahawks host New England Patriots on Wednesday night
•Matchup serves as a rematch of the Super Bowl 60 championship game
•Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth provide commentary for the NBC broadcast
•Event includes the unveiling of the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl 60 banner

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What they're saying

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The 2026 NFL season kicks off with a Super Bowl 60 rematch when the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks. Amidst the celebration and euphoria of the franchise winning its second championship, the Patriots will be hoping to enact some measure of revenge for the blowout loss.
— Yahoo Sports