NFL season set to begin with Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch

The 2026 NFL season is set to begin on Wednesday, Sept. 9, featuring the two teams that last season ended with.

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Seattle’s Lumen Field to kickoff the news season, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

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Defense largely reigned supreme during these teams’ Super Bowl battle back in February. As the game went on, runningback Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the way as the Seahawks jumped out to a 19-0 advantage.

The Patriots showed signs of late in the fourth as quarterback Drake Maye made a few big plays, but it wasn’t nearly enough to make a comeback. The Seahawks went on to secure a 29-13 victory.

Now, the Patriots will have to watch as the Seahawks unveil their championship banner before kicking off the new season. It will mark the fourth time in four years that the two teams from the previous Super Bowl face off in the regular season.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published May 13, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.