Seattle Seahawks host New England Patriots in NFL season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The NFL regular season begins on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle. This matchup is a rematch of Super Bowl 60, which took place on February 8. Week 1 will continue with games throughout the week, including several matchups on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday.
- •Kickoff time for Seahawks vs. Patriots is 8:20 p.m. ET
- •Seahawks defend their title from Super Bowl 60
- •Additional games follow on September 10, 13, and 14
- •Matchups include Rams vs. 49ers in Australia
- •Season spans 213 days since last meaningful action
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