New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks open the 2026 NFL regular season
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The 2026 NFL regular season begins Wednesday, September 9, with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle. Kickoff for the season opener is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. This matchup marks a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which the Seahawks won 29-13 in February. The league scheduled the game for a Wednesday rather than the traditional Thursday to accommodate an upcoming international contest in Australia. Broadcast coverage starts at 7 p.m. ET with NBC's "Football Night in America," featuring Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth on the call. Fans can watch the game on NBC or stream the event through Peacock and NFL+.
- •The New England Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
- •Lumen Field in Seattle hosts the season opener.
- •The broadcast airs on NBC and is available for streaming on Peacock and NFL+.
- •Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will provide the commentary for the matchup.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks vs. Patriots live updates: TV channel, start time, stream, where to watch
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Who's playing NFL football tonight? Start time, TV channel, where to watch
"The Seahawks get ready to defend their Super Bowl 60 championship when they take on their foe from that very game. Follow for live updates and more.
"The 2026 NFL season begins tonight. Here's who's playing, what time kickoff starts, where fans can watch live streaming, and TV channel.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:00 PMSeahawks vs. Patriots live updates: TV channel, start time, stream, where to watch
The Seahawks get ready to defend their Super Bowl 60 championship when they take on their foe from that very game. Follow for live updates and more.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:16 PMWho's playing NFL football tonight? Start time, TV channel, where to watch
The 2026 NFL season begins tonight. Here's who's playing, what time kickoff starts, where fans can watch live streaming, and TV channel.
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