Report: Seahawks will host Patriots to start the season

Report: Seahawks will host Patriots to start the season

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Key Points:

  • The 2026 NFL season is set to begin on Wednesday, September 9, with the Seattle Seahawks reportedly hosting the New England Patriots in a Week 1 Super Bowl rematch.
  • This will mark the first Week 1 Super Bowl rematch in a decade, recalling the 2016 season opener between the Broncos and Panthers following Super Bowl 50.
  • The Seahawks won Super Bowl LX convincingly against the Patriots, and now the Patriots will have a chance to seek redemption on Seattle’s home turf during the banner-raising night.
  • With five of Seattle’s nine home opponents already scheduled elsewhere for Week 1, the Patriots remain one of the few remaining options for the season opener.
  • The official announcement of the 2026 NFL opening game is expected by 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday night.

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