Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Mark it down, 12s, because that’s when our Seattle Seahawks, fresh off bringing home their *second* Lombardi Trophy, kick off the new NFL season right here in the Emerald City! We’re talking defending Super Bowl champions hosting the New England Patriots at Lumen Field, 8:20 p.m. ET, live on NBC and Peacock. Does it get any better than that to start a season?
The Biggest Opening Night in Seattle History?
This isn’t just any regular season opener; it’s a statement. The NFL is rolling out the red carpet for our Hawks, giving us a Wednesday night game, the first such opener since 2012! And get this, it’s a rematch of Super Bowl LX, where our boys cemented their legacy. This isn’t just about starting the season; it’s about reminding everyone who runs the league right out of the gate. Our Seahawks earned that championship, and now the entire league gets to watch them start their title defense under the lights of Lumen Field. The roar from the 12s is going to be deafening, trust me.
Week 1 Spans the Globe, But Starts Here
While our game is Wednesday, September 9, Week 1 is actually spread across four days. Thursday, September 10, marks another historic moment: the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia. Then we’ve got a full slate of games on Sunday, September 13, including six regional FOX matchups, and wrapping up on Monday, September 14. The full 272-game regular-season schedule was unveiled back on Thursday, May 14, after marquee matchups like our opener were announced early. You know the NFL uses a rotating formula to put these 17-game schedules together, but they knew exactly what they were doing giving the champs this prime spot. It’s all leading up to this.
It all started with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6, then the full preseason slate from August 13-16, but now the real football is finally here. We’ve got our reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks kicking off what promises to be another epic season. This Wednesday night showdown against the Patriots is more than just a game; it’s a celebration of our second Lombardi, and the start of the hunt for a third. Get ready to show the world what the 12s are made of!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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