Seahawks to Host Patriots in Week 1 Super Bowl Rematch

The Seattle Seahawks will host the New England Patriots at Lumen Field on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in a rematch of Super Bowl LX to kick off the NFL regular season, according to reports from NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

The matchup, first reported Wednesday, narrows down from Seattle's limited Week 1 options. Five of the Seahawks' nine home opponents for 2026—the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and Kansas City Chiefs—already have commitments elsewhere that week. That left the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears, and Patriots as possibilities. The NFL selected New England, creating a high-profile narrative just seven months after the Seahawks' 29-13 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Seattle dominated that championship game, with running back Kenneth Walker III earning MVP honors after rushing for 135 yards. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye struggled in his Super Bowl debut, completing 27 of 43 passes while throwing two interceptions, losing a fumble, and facing six sacks from Seattle's defense. The rematch comes as the Seahawks raise their second Super Bowl banner before a home crowd...