After an offseason of head coaching shakeups, quarterback moves, and roster reshuffling, the stage is set for a thrilling 2026 NFL season. The season officially kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, on NBC and Peacock, with a rematch of Super Bowl LX, when the New England Patriots go head-to-head with the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET with Football Night in America. See below for everything you need to know heading into the 2026 NFL season.
When does the 2026 NFL season start?
The 2026 NFL season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with a New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks matchup on NBC and Peacock.
Who is playing in the 2026 NFL Kickoff Game?
The New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of Super Bowl LX.
How to watch the 2026 NFL Kickoff Game:
- When: Wednesday, Sept. 9
- Where: Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington
- Time: Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET with FNIA
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock
2026 NFL Week 1 Schedule:
*All times are listed as ET
Wednesday, September 9:
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks, 8:20 p.m., NBC and Peacock
Thursday, September 10:
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8:35 p.m., Netflix
Sunday, September 13:
Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m., CBS
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans, 1 p.m., CBS
Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m., CBS
New York Jets at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m., CBS
Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m., Fox
Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m., Fox
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m., Fox
New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m., Fox
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m., Fox
Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m., Fox
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants, 8:20 p.m., NBC and Peacock
Monday, September 14:
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs, 8 p.m., ESPN and ABC
Which NFL games are on NBC and Peacock?
| Week | Matchup | Date | TV/Stream |
| Kickoff | New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks | 9/9/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 1 | Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants | 9/13/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 2 | Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs | 9/20/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 3 | Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos | 9/27/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 4 | Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers | 10/4/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 5 * | Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons | 10/11/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 6 * | Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers | 10/18/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 7 * | Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks | 10/25/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 8 * | Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders | 11/1/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 9 * | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears | 11/8/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 10 * | Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals | 11/15/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| NFL International Game in Mexico City | Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers | 11/22/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Thanksgiving Night | Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills | 11/26/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 12 * | New England Patriots vs L.A Chargers | 11/29/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 13 * | Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers | 12/6/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 14 * | Buffalo Bills vs Green Bay Packers | 12/13/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 15 * | Detriot Lions vs Minnesota Vikings | 12/20/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 16 * | Jacksonville Jaguars vs Dallas Cowboys | 12/27/2026 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 17 * | Philadelphia Eagles vs San Francisco 49ers | 1/3/2027 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 17* | TBD | 1/2/27 | Peacock |
| Week 17* | TBD | 1/2/27 | NBC/Peacock |
| Week 18 * | TBD | 1/10/27 | NBC/Peacock |
| *Subject to flex scheduling |
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How do I watch Sunday Night Football?
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?
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What if I already signed up for Peacock?
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