The 2026 NFL season kicks off Wednesday night with the New England Patriots visiting the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of Super Bowl LX. Seattle begins its Super Bowl title defense at Lumen Field, while New England gets an immediate rematch after falling to the Seahawks in February.
Patriots vs. Seahawks kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 9, with national TV coverage on NBC and live streaming available on Peacock. Here’s how to watch Patriots vs. Seahawks, including the TV channel, live stream, start time and other game information.
How to Watch Patriots vs. Seahawks
The New England Patriots visit the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday, September 9. The game will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET.
| Game information | Details |
|---|---|
| Matchup | New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks |
| Date | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| Start time | 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. PT |
| TV channel | NBC |
| Live stream | Peacock, NFL+ |
| Location | Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington |
What Channel Is Patriots vs. Seahawks On?
Patriots vs. Seahawks will air nationally on NBC on Wednesday, September 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET from Lumen Field in Seattle.
NBC’s coverage of the NFL season opener begins before kickoff, with the Patriots and Seahawks meeting to open the 2026 NFL regular season.
How to Live Stream Patriots vs. Seahawks
Patriots vs. Seahawks can be streamed live on Peacock. The game is also available through NFL+ on supported devices, subject to applicable location and device restrictions.
The NBC broadcast can also be accessed through participating TV providers that offer NBC as part of their live TV packages.
What Time Does Patriots vs. Seahawks Start?
Patriots vs. Seahawks is scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, September 9, from Lumen Field in Seattle.
The matchup serves as the opening game of the 2026 NFL regular season.
Why Is the NFL Season Opener on Wednesday?
The 2026 NFL season begins on a Wednesday, an unusual change from the traditional Thursday night kickoff. Patriots vs. Seahawks is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, with the NFL opening its season with the defending Super Bowl champions hosting the annual NFL Kickoff Game.
This will be just the second time the NFL Kickoff Game has been played on a Wednesday. Week 1 continues Thursday, September 10, when the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground in the first NFL regular season game played in Australia.
Patriots vs. Seahawks FAQ
What channel is Patriots vs. Seahawks on?
Patriots vs. Seahawks will air nationally on NBC on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
What time does Patriots vs. Seahawks start?
Patriots vs. Seahawks is scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. PT).
How can I stream Patriots vs. Seahawks?
Patriots vs. Seahawks can be streamed live on Peacock. The game is also available through NFL+ on supported devices, subject to applicable location and device restrictions.
Where is Patriots vs. Seahawks being played?
The Patriots and Seahawks will play at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
Why are the Patriots playing the Seahawks in the NFL season opener?
Seattle is hosting the NFL Kickoff Game as the defending Super Bowl champion. The matchup is a rematch of Super Bowl LX, when the Seahawks defeated the Patriots 29-13.
