NFL begins 2026 season with New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks

The NFL regular season officially opens Wednesday, September 9, featuring a matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m. ET. The following day, the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams meet in Melbourne, Australia, for an international fixture broadcast on Netflix. The opening week schedule continues with a full slate of games on Sunday, September 13, including the Atlanta Falcons visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys facing the New York Giants. The week concludes Monday, September 14, when the Denver Broncos travel to face the Kansas City Chiefs. Television coverage spans multiple networks including NBC, FOX, CBS, and ESPN throughout the opening weekend. Teams prepare for their initial regular-season tests across a variety of domestic and international venues following the conclusion of the preseason.

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