Seahawks open title defense in Super Bowl LX rematch

The NFL last opened with a title-game rematch in 2016.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

One more look back at their Super Bowl season before the @Seahawks get back in action 👀 NEvsSEA – Wednesday 8:20pm ET o Via @NFL on X

What happened: The 2026 NFL regular season begins in Seattle. NBC and Peacock will carry the opener, with streaming also available on NFL+.

Why it matters: The Seahawks will raise their championship banner before facing the opponent they beat for the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy. The immediate reunion offers an early measure of how the champions carry last season into 2026.

By the numbers: Kickoff: Wednesday, 8:20 p.m. ET.

What to watch: Seattle's final game-day roster will set its first post-championship lineup.

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@NFL 2026-09-07T19:26:25.972400+00:00

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