The NFL 2026 season begins September 9 with a Super Bowl rematch

The 2026 NFL season opens on Wednesday, September 9, as the Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in a rematch of the previous Super Bowl. This game marks the start of an 18-week regular season consisting of 272 games. Although there are no professional football games scheduled for today, September 6, college football continues with the Wisconsin Badgers facing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field. The NFL slate transitions into a full schedule, including a special international game on September 10 between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Viewers can access coverage through traditional television networks and various streaming platforms throughout the season.

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