Saints' season opener at Detroit is one week away

Kickoff is set for noon CT on Fox.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

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What happened: New Orleans will start the 2026 regular season on the road for the first time since 2022. The Week 1 matchup is the franchise's first season opener in Detroit.

Why it matters: The Saints also play Week 2 away, marking their first season since 2014 with two designated road games to open. Their home opener follows Sept. 27.

By the numbers: New Orleans has 17 regular-season games and nine contests away from Superdome in 2026.

What to watch: Opening-week injury reports will clarify player availability before kickoff.

Sources

@Saints 2026-09-06T17:14:37.585862+00:00

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