The 2026 NFL season kicks off tonight as the Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl LX. Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock with Football Night in America. See below for answers to all of your questions about tonight’s Patriots vs. Seahawks game.
What NFL game is on today?
It’s the New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks tonight on NBC and Peacock. Tonight’s matchup comes 213 days after Super Bowl LX, when the Seahawks defeated the Patriots 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
When is the 2026 NFL Kickoff game?
The 2026 NFL Kickoff game featuring the New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks takes place tonight, Wednesday, September 9, on NBC and Peacock. Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET.
Why is the NFL season starting on Wednesday?
Instead of starting on Thursday, the 2026 NFL season will kick off with two games on Wednesday and Thursday as the league hosts its first regular-season game in Australia.
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The game will be played on Friday, September 11 at 10:35 AM local time, which will be 8:35 PM ET on Thursday.
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Patriots vs Seahawks kickoff time, TV/ streaming info:
- When: Tonight, Wednesday, September 9
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Where: Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington
- TV: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock
Key storylines to watch in Patriots vs. Seahawks:
How to watch NFL games on NBC and Peacock:
If you have access to NBC via your TV provider, you can watch Sunday Night Football on your TV or with a TV provider login on the NBC Sports app, NBC app, or via NBCSports.com. Check your local listings to find your NBC channel. If you can’t find NBC in your channel lineup, please contact your TV provider.
If you don’t have access to NBC via your TV provider, you can stream Sunday Night Football on Peacock. Sign up here.
What devices does Peacock support?
You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices.
What if I already signed up for Peacock?
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What else can I watch on Peacock?
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