NFL preseason concludes; regular season kickoff set for September 9
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The 2026 NFL preseason officially ended on Saturday, August 29, with no games scheduled for tonight. Teams are now finalizing rosters and preparing for the upcoming regular season, which commences with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, September 9. Various storylines emerged during the preseason, including quarterback competitions and injury concerns for several teams. The first Monday Night Football game of the season is scheduled for September 14, featuring the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.
- •2026 NFL preseason wraps up on August 29.
- •Regular season kicks off September 9 with Patriots vs. Seahawks.
- •First Monday Night Football game on September 14 features Broncos vs. Chiefs.
- •Teams focusing on final roster decisions for Week 1.
- •Multiple quarterback battles and injury updates emerged during preseason.
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"NFL fans will have to wait a little longer for the return of Monday Night Football. There is no NFL game tonight, as the 2026 preseason officially wrapped up on Saturday, Aug.
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