Get ready, Seahawks fans—October just got a whole lot brighter! The Seattle Seahawks are set to host the Kansas City Chiefs in a primetime showdown on Sunday Night Football during Week 7 of the 2026 season. This clash of champions promises to be one of the most anticipated games of the year, and it's the perfect opportunity to gear up in your finest Seahawks apparel.
The news broke Thursday via NFL insider Jordan Schultz, hot on the heels of reveals for both teams' season openers. It's a matchup that pits the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks against a Chiefs squad that has been a dynasty in recent years. Kansas City had played in five of the previous six Super Bowls entering 2025, but last season took a dramatic turn. The Chiefs stumbled to a 5-4 start, lost seven of their final eight games, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014—their worst showing under head coach Andy Reid.
The biggest blow came in Week 14 when star quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL against the Chargers, ending his season early. Now, Mahomes is on a comeback trail for his age-31 season, aiming to reclaim his MVP form. Adding to the intrigue, the Seahawks will welcome back former star running back Kenneth Walker III, who left Seattle in free agency this spring but now returns as a Chief. Walker, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, will face his old team in a storyline that's sure to electrify Lumen Field.
This isn't just any regular-season game. The Seahawks and Chiefs last met in Kansas City in 2022, but the last time the Chiefs visited the Pacific Northwest was 2018—a thrilling 38-31 Sunday night victory for Seattle. With Mahomes expected to be healthy by October, this rematch has all the makings of a classic. So mark your calendars, stock up on your game-day gear, and get ready for a primetime battle that could define the season.