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Patriots-Seahawks rematch kicks off 2026 NFL Week 1

Week 1 opens Wednesday with a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch and features 16 games across four days, ending with Broncos-Chiefs on Monday Night Football.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The 2026 NFL season gets an early start in Week 1 with a Wednesday matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks that marks a rematch from Super Bowl 60. That game sets off a full Week 1 schedule with 16 games spread across four days and nights, culminating in an AFC West Division showdown between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.