Patriots, Seahawks to open season Wednesday, September 9 on NBC

Peacock will also stream the midweek NFL matchup.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 221 min read

The road to kickoff rolls on. 📺: Patriots vs Seahawks: Wednesday, Sep 9 on NBC and Peacock https://t.co/piOSBXCpSN Via @SNFonNBC on X

What happened: The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will meet in a nationally televised game to kick off their 2026 campaigns. The broadcast is part of the ongoing lead-up to the NFL season.

Why it matters: The Wednesday night scheduling provides a prominent broadcast window for both franchises. It secures an early prime viewing slot before the traditional Sunday slate begins.

What to watch: Both teams will proceed through training camp over the coming weeks.

Sources

@SNFonNBC 2026-07-22T14:40:02.001611+00:00

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