The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl celebration is about to get a proper kickoff—and it's happening under the lights against a familiar rival. The reigning champions will open the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday, September 9, hosting the New England Patriots in a primetime Super Bowl rematch on NBC. That's right: the long offseason of victory laps officially ends with a showdown that brings back memories of the big game.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg for a schedule loaded with marquee moments. The Seahawks will also shine on Christmas Day, welcoming the Los Angeles Rams for an evening clash broadcast nationally on FOX. It's the perfect holiday football fix for fans in the Pacific Northwest.
While the team won't travel internationally in 2026, they'll still log plenty of miles across the U.S. The schedule features six primetime games, including a Thursday night trip to Denver in Week 6 and a Sunday night battle with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. The season also includes tough road tests against the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers, plus a Week 3 early-morning start in Washington, D.C.
Here's a quick look at the full Seattle Seahawks 2026 schedule:
Week 1: vs. New England Patriots (Sept. 9, 5:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 2: at Arizona Cardinals (Sept. 20, 1:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 3: at Washington Commanders (Sept. 27, 10 a.m., FOX)
Week 4: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Oct. 4, 1:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 5: vs. San Francisco 49ers (Oct. 11, 1:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 6: at Denver Broncos (Oct. 15, 5:15 p.m., Amazon)
Week 7: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Oct. 25, 5:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 9: vs. Arizona Cardinals (Nov. 8, 1:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 10: at Las Vegas Raiders (Nov. 15, 1:05 p.m., CBS)
Week 12: at San Francisco 49ers (Nov. 29, 1:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 13: vs. Dallas Cowboys (Dec. 7, 5:15 p.m., ESPN)
Week 14: vs. New York Giants (Dec. 13, 1:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 15: at Philadelphia Eagles (Dec. 19, 2 p.m., FOX)
Week 16: vs. Los Angeles Rams (Dec. 25, 5:15 p.m., FOX)
Week 17: at Carolina Panthers (Jan. 3, 10 a.m., FOX)
From a Super Bowl rematch to a Christmas Day showcase, the Seahawks' 2026 slate is packed with can't-miss matchups. Whether you're gearing up for game day or just dreaming of the season ahead, this is a schedule worth celebrating.