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2026 NFL schedule unveiled with Seahawks Patriots opener and record international slate across four continents
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Published on 15 May 2026
Season starts with a Super Bowl rematch again
The NFL has revealed an ambitious 2026 schedule that blends marquee matchups with a record-setting international push. The season opens on Wednesday, September 9, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch, a first since 2016. The league then goes global with games in Melbourne and France, including a Saints vs Steelers contest at Stade de France. Holiday football expands with a Thanksgiving Eve matchup, and Super Bowl LXI is set for Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles.
- Seahawks host Patriots on Wednesday, Sept 9 at Lumen Field
- Opener recreates the previous season’s Super Bowl matchup
- NFL plays nine international games across seven countries and four continents
- 49ers vs Rams in Melbourne on Sept 10 at Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Saints vs Steelers meets in France at Stade de France on Oct 25
- Super Bowl LXI lands Feb 14 in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium
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