NFL 2026 Season Kicks Off with Seahawks vs Giants

0:00It's March 20th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The 2026 NFL regular season is set to kick off on Wednesday, September 9th, with the Seattle Seahawks expected to host as the defending. Shumps. This marks a shift from the usual Thursday start, mainly because of a Thursday matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. Down under in Australia, league rules block primetime gains on Fridays and Saturdays from mid-September through early December, so they slotted the opener right after labor. Day on that Wednesday, fans are buzzing about a potential Seattle home game against the New York Giants who visit there this season, especially with new coaching ties. Between the teams, the full schedule drops officially on May 13th, though early leaks on key games like this one could pop up sooner, keeping everyone guessing.