2026 season opener includes potential Super Bowl rematch
Our Summary
The Seattle Seahawks are set to host the opening game of the 2026 NFL regular season, which will likely take place on the Thursday night after Labor Day. This event will include the unveiling of their newest championship banner. Potential opponents for this game include the New England Patriots, possibly setting up a Super Bowl rematch. Other contenders for the matchup are the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, as well as NFC West rivals: the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Arizona Cardinals. However, the 49ers and Rams might play in Melbourne, Australia for their Week 1 game, which could affect scheduling. The possibility of a Week 1 Super Bowl rematch is not unprecedented, as seen with the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers in 2016.
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