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NFL to Kick Off 2026 Season with a Super Bowl Rematch
The Seahawks will raise their championship banner before hosting New England in a Week 1 rematch of their 29-13 Super Bowl win.
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Seattle Seahawks will host the New England Patriots to open the 2026 NFL season in a Super Bowl 60 rematch featuring coaches Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel.
The league scheduled this opener for a Wednesday to accommodate the NFL's first Australia game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 10.
Seattle begins its title defense following a 29-13 victory against New England in February; the Patriots attempt to chart a fresh course after their Super Bowl unraveling.
Patriots coach Vrabel enters the season after seeking counseling following off-field controversies, while New England released Stefon Diggs and signed Romeo Doubs to support quarterback Maye.
Defending champions hold an 8-3 record in these inaugural matchups, as this game marks the 11th time Super Bowl opponents have met the following season—last occurring in 2016 when Denver hosted Carolina.
The NFL has officially released the schedule for the 2026 season, starting with the rematch of Super Bowl LX. In addition, there are so many individual games on all public holidays as well as international games as never before.