The Seattle Seahawks are set to kick off their 2026 NFL season with an exciting matchup against the New England Patriots. This game will take place on Wednesday, September 9, marking a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which the Seahawks won convincingly. The team concludes its regular season in Los Angeles, facing the Rams, the same team they overcame in the NFC championship game.
Primetime Matchups and Record Schedule
The Seahawks will highlight their schedule with a total of six primetime games, a franchise record. This includes their season opener and five additional games played under the spotlight. Notably, there will be a standalone Saturday afternoon game in Philadelphia as well.
- Opening game: Wednesday, September 9 vs. New England Patriots
- Closing game: Date and time to be announced vs. Los Angeles Rams
Key Games and Opponents
This season, the Seahawks will encounter 10 teams that participated in the previous postseason. They will face the Rams and 49ers twice each and will compete against other formidable teams, including the Patriots, Panthers, Bears, Eagles, Broncos, and Chargers.
Weekly Breakdown of the Schedule
Here’s a brief overview of the Seahawks’ schedule:
| Week | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New England Patriots | Home |
| 2 | Arizona Cardinals | Away |
| 3 | Washington | Away |
| 4 | Los Angeles Chargers | Home |
| 5 | San Francisco 49ers | Home |
| 6 | Denver Broncos | Away |
| 7 | Kansas City Chiefs | Home |
| 8 | Chicago Bears | Home |
| 9 | Arizona Cardinals | Home |
| 10 | Las Vegas Raiders | Away |
| 11 | Bye Week | – |
| 12 | San Francisco 49ers | Away |
| 13 | Dallas Cowboys | Home |
| 14 | New York Giants | Home |
| 15 | Philadelphia Eagles | Away |
| 16 | Los Angeles Rams | Home |
| 17 | Carolina Panthers | Away |
| 18 | Los Angeles Rams | Away |
Christmas Game at Lumen Field
This season features a special highlight—the Seahawks will host the Rams on Christmas Day. This marks the first Christmas game in franchise history, adding to the celebrations for fans at Lumen Field.
Preseason Schedule
The Seahawks preseason kicks off with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, August 15. Following that, they will face the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs on the road in late August.
- August 15: vs. Dallas Cowboys (Home)
- August 23: at Tennessee Titans (Away)
- August 28: at Kansas City Chiefs (Away)
Fans can catch the action on Seattle Sports 710AM and KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Preseason games will be broadcast on local television networks, including KING 5.
