2026 NFL Season Kicks Off with Super Bowl Rematch Between Seahawks and Patriots

The 2026 NFL regular season officially commences tonight, September 9, featuring a primetime Super Bowl LX rematch between the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. This marks only the second time in the league's 107-year history that the season has started on a Wednesday. The game is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle.