The Seahawks' opener is officially set for Wednesday, September 9
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Key Points:
- The NFL has announced the first game of the 2026 season will be hosted by the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, September 9, starting at 8:20 p.m. ET, and broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
- Seattle's game is scheduled a day earlier than usual due to the NFL's inaugural game in Australia, where the Rams and 49ers will play in Melbourne on Thursday night.
- The early kickoff allows the teams playing in Australia extra time to return to the U.S. for Week 2.
- This marks the first Wednesday night season opener since 2012, when the Giants and Cowboys played to avoid a scheduling conflict with President Obama's speech.
- The Seahawks' opponent for the opener has not yet been announced and will be revealed along with the full schedule later in the offseason.
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