Patriots-Seahawks rematch opens NFL season Sept. 9

Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

Patriots-Seahawks have delivered some of the most unforgettable moments. 🔥 📺: Patriots vs Seahawks: Wednesday, Sep 9 on Via @SNFonNBC on X

What happened: Seattle enters the game as defending champion after beating New England in February. The NFL will begin its schedule with a rare Wednesday opener at Lumen Field.

Why it matters: The matchup launches <a href='https://wire.report/article/patriots-seahawks-set-for-sept-9-nfl-opener-2026-09-02'>Seattle's title defense</a> and gives New England an immediate test against the team that ended its previous season.

By the numbers: Seattle beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, setting up a rematch seven months later.

What to watch: Final injury reports and inactive lists will clarify both teams' availability before kickoff.

Sources

@SNFonNBC 2026-09-03T21:55:07.805373+00:00

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