Seattle Seahawks host New England Patriots to open the 2026 NFL season
theScore • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The 2026 NFL season begins September 10 with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots. This season-opening contest marks a rematch of Super Bowl LX. The game serves as the first of 16 matchups scheduled for the opening week of the league calendar. Media analysis has ranked the various Week 1 games in anticipation of the kickoff. The league schedule continues through the week as teams across the country initiate their campaigns.
- •The 2026 NFL season kicks off on September 10.
- •Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in Week 1.
- •This game is a rematch of Super Bowl LX.
- •The opening week features a total of 16 scheduled matchups.
- 1:46 PMtheScore — Ranking all 16 matchups in Week 1 of the NFL season - thescore.com
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