The countdown is on for the Seattle Seahawks' season opener, and the list of potential opponents has narrowed to just four teams. When the Seahawks hoisted the Lombardi Trophy after their Super Bowl LX victory, the possibilities for their Week 1 home game seemed endless. Now, with the schedule taking shape, the stage is set for a memorable kickoff at Lumen Field.

Every NFC team enjoys nine home games this season, and the Seahawks are primed to welcome a slate of formidable opponents. The original nine candidates included the 49ers, Rams, Cardinals, Giants, Cowboys, Chiefs, Chargers, Bears, and Patriots. However, scheduling conflicts have trimmed the field dramatically.

The 49ers and Rams are headed to Australia for a Thursday night showdown on September 10, while the Cowboys and Giants are locked into a Sunday night clash on September 13. Meanwhile, the Chiefs will host the Broncos on Monday Night Football, September 14. That leaves four teams as the only viable options to face Seattle on Wednesday, September 9: the Cardinals, Chargers, Bears, and Patriots.

A Super Bowl rematch would add an extra layer of drama, and it wouldn't be without precedent. Ten years ago, the Panthers and Broncos opened the season against each other after Denver's Super Bowl 50 victory. In a thriller, the Broncos edged Carolina 21-20 when Panthers kicker Graham Gano missed a 50-yard field goal with just nine seconds left on the clock.

For Seahawks fans eager to see their team raise the banner, the wait won't be long. Unless the league makes an earlier announcement, the official opponent will be revealed on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. Until then, the speculation continues—and the excitement builds for what promises to be an unforgettable season kickoff.