The Seattle Seahawks have released their 2026 schedule, and it reads like a champion's blueprint. With six primetime games, a historic Christmas Day matchup, and a Super Bowl rematch to kick things off, this is a season built for the spotlight.
Seattle opens their title defense exactly where they left off: against the New England Patriots, the team they defeated in Super Bowl 60. That Wednesday night showdown on September 9th at Lumen Field (5:20 PM, NBC) marks the first Wednesday game in franchise history—a fitting start for a defending champion.
The schedule's crown jewel? The Seahawks' first-ever Christmas game, a Friday afternoon clash with division rival Los Angeles Rams on December 25th (5:15 PM, Fox). This NFC Championship rematch from last season promises playoff intensity with holiday flair. It's only the second Friday game in team history, the first since 1985.
The Rams-Seahawks rivalry intensifies in the season's final stretch. These two NFC West powers meet twice in three weeks, including a Week 18 finale in Inglewood. The league clearly expects these matchups to shape the division title race once again.
Seattle's primetime gauntlet includes a Thursday night trip to Denver (October 15th), a Sunday night home game against Kansas City (October 25th), and a Monday night visit from Chicago (November 8th). The schedule then eases slightly with a home game against Arizona and a trip to Las Vegas before the Week 11 bye on November 22nd—perfectly timed near the season's midpoint.
Post-bye, the Seahawks enjoy an extra day's rest before hosting Dallas on Monday Night Football (December 7th). A Saturday afternoon game at Philadelphia (December 19th, 2 PM Pacific) provides a welcome cushion before the Christmas showdown with the Rams, giving Seattle five days to prepare rather than the usual four.
For a team defending its Super Bowl crown, this schedule offers both challenges and opportunities. The primetime glow, the historic Christmas debut, and those critical late-season division battles—it all sets the stage for another memorable Seahawks campaign.