It seems like Super Bowl LX was just yesterday, but it’s time for the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots to face off yet again for the 2026-27 NFL season kickoff. This Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Seahawks and the Patriots mark the return of football with a game at Lumen Field. The NFL season opener kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. PT.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Seahawks vs. Patriots Week 1 game.
How to watch the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots game:
Date: Sept. 9, 2026
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
TV channel: NBC
Streaming: YouTube TV, Peacock, Fubo and more
When is the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots game?
The Seahawks vs. Patriots season opener is on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET.
What channel is the Patriots vs. Seahawks game on?
The Patriots vs. Seahawks NFL game airs on NBC.
Where to watch the New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks without cable:
2026 NFL Week 1 Schedule:
Week 1 of the NFL season will open with a home game for last year's Super Bowl teams, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. The opening game of the 2026 NFL season will air nationally on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET. Spanish coverage of the game will air on Telemundo and Universo.
NFL 2026 season Week 1 schedule:
All times Eastern
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (in Melbourne, Australia): 8:35 p.m. ET (Netflix)
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
New York Jets at Tennessee Titans: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders: 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles: 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs: 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)