What happened: New England opens the 2026 season at Lumen Field on Sept. 9. NBC will carry the game nationally.
Why it matters: Seattle beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX seven months ago. This is the NFL's first Week 1 Super Bowl rematch since 2016.
By the numbers: The opener will be the Patriots' first Wednesday game and their first Week 1 meeting with Seattle.
What to watch: New England returns home to face Pittsburgh in Week 2 on Sept. 20.