Seattle Seahawks 2026 schedule: Seahawks to face New England Patriots in NFL Kickoff game
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks will open their 2026 NFL season on Wednesday, September 9, at Lumen Field against the New England Patriots, marking a rematch of Super Bowl 60 where Seattle won 29-13.
- The game will be nationally televised on NBC at 5:20 pm PT and will feature the unveiling of the Seahawks' second Super Bowl championship banner.
- The Patriots, led by head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye, aim to build on their AFC championship run last season, bolstered by offseason additions like receiver Romeo Doubs and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker.
- This opening game marks the first immediate Super Bowl rematch in Week 1 since the 2016 season when the Denver Broncos faced the Carolina Panthers.
- The full Seahawks 2026 regular season schedule will be officially released on Thursday, May 14, with possible leaks expected before then.