NFL Season Opens With Super Bowl Rematch

The 2026 National Football League season is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 9, with a Super Bowl LX rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The game, set for 8:20 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, marks the first regular-season contest of the year and features the defending champion Seahawks raising their championship banner before facing the team they defeated 29-13 in February.

This matchup is the third instance in league history where the previous Super Bowl participants meet in Week 1. Seattle enters the season aiming to repeat its success despite significant offseason changes, including the departure of Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III and the arrival of new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury. The team has also seen adjustments in its secondary due to injuries.

New England, looking to avenge its Super Bowl loss, has bolstered its roster with the acquisition of wide receiver A.J. Brown and the signing of veteran receiver Romeo Doubs. The Patriots also focused on reinforcing their offensive line to better protect quarterback Drake Maye, who was sacked six times in the Super Bowl. Despite these efforts, New England is...