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NFL Sets 2026 Kickoff: Seahawks vs. Patriots in Wednesday Super Bowl Rematch

The midweek start reflects the NFL’s push overseas through a first regular-season game in Australia the next day.

Overview

  • Seattle hosts New England on September 9, 2026 at Lumen Field in a repeat of Super Bowl LX.
  • The opener falls on a Wednesday because the Rams and 49ers play the first regular-season game in Melbourne the next day.
  • The schedule includes a German game in Munich on November 15, with the Lions set to face the Patriots.
  • This is only the second season to start with a direct Super Bowl rematch, after Broncos–Panthers in 2016.
  • The NFL released most of the 2026 slate, locking in prime-time headliners and international fixtures.