Seattle Seahawks host New England Patriots in NFL season opener
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Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The 2026 NFL season begins on Wednesday, September 9, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots at Lumen Field. Kickoff for the prime-time matchup is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET, with the game set to air nationally on NBC. This season-opening contest serves as a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which took place seven months ago. The game will also receive Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and Universo. Following this opener, the league schedule continues on Thursday, September 10, with a matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
- •The New England Patriots play at the Seattle Seahawks on September 9, 2026.
- •The game takes place at Lumen Field with an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
- •NBC provides the national broadcast for the season opener.
- •Telemundo and Universo will air Spanish-language coverage of the game.
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