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NFL announces schedule featuring marquee regular season matchups

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

NFL announces schedule featuring marquee regular season matchups

Summary

The 2026 NFL regular season features a high-profile schedule with multiple holiday games and potential Super Bowl previews. The season kicks off Wednesday, September 9, at Lumen Field with a rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, who played in Super Bowl LX. The Rams, considered favorites for the upcoming season, face a challenging slate including a Week 3 prime-time meeting with the Denver Broncos. Additional focal points include a Thanksgiving triple-header concluding with the Chiefs at the Bills, continuing the rivalry between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. The league has expanded its holiday presence, incorporating games around Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and a triple-header on Christmas Day.

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Key Details

•The 2026 NFL season begins September 9 with Patriots at Seahawks.
•Rams face Broncos on September 27 in a prime-time divisional rematch.
•Seahawks play the Broncos on October 15 in a Thursday night game.
•Chiefs play the Bills on Thanksgiving night, November 26.
•The 2026 schedule includes three games on Thanksgiving and a Christmas triple-header.

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A Super Bowl rematch, three holiday clashes and a loaded slate for the Rams highlight the games with the biggest playoff implications
— CBS NFLby Bryan DeArdo

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