The National Football League has officially slated a Super Bowl LX rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks to commence the 2026 season. The opening game is set for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle. This marks a slight shift in the traditional Thursday night opener, reportedly to accommodate a previously scheduled Week 1 game in Australia.
The Seahawks will hoist their second Super Bowl banner before kickoff, underscoring the significance of this season-opening contest. The game is slated to be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
This fixture is one of 272 games announced for the upcoming league schedule. Notably, the Super Bowl LX matchup between these two teams was the most recent championship game played. The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers also had a Super Bowl rematch to open a previous season, a game that also took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
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The early scheduling of this high-profile game, coupled with the banner-raising ceremony, is expected to generate considerable anticipation among Seattle's fanbase.
