NFL prepares for 2026 regular season kickoff on September 9

The 2026 NFL regular season begins on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks in a nationally televised game on NBC. The season continues through February 14, 2027, spanning 18 weeks of regular-season play. Games will be broadcast across several networks, including ESPN, NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, and the NFL Network, with additional streaming options available through Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video, and Paramount+. Viewers can access a significant portion of the broadcast schedule through various subscription tiers on Sling TV, which offers packages providing access to major network channels. Following the season opener, the schedule features a Thursday night matchup in Melbourne, Australia, between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams, followed by a full slate of games on Sunday and Monday.

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