NFL Kickoff Game on Wednesday, Sept 9

0:00On March 25, the NFL is switching things up for the 2026 season by scheduling the kickoff game on Wednesday, September 9. That's a break from the usual Thursday slot. The Seattle Seahawks will host after winning Super Bowl 60 in February. This change comes because of an international matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. That game kicks off Thursday night Eastern time, which is Friday morning locally. The Seahawks' opponent is still to be determined, but the Dallas Cowboys stand out as a top candidate. They're one of Seattle's designated away opponents that year. The Cowboys already have a history here, with three away appearances in kickoff games since 2002. A potential Cowboys trip to Brazil in week one won't clash. Officials say it's likely set for week three on a Sunday afternoon that clears the path and could give Dallas an edge with extra rest days leading into the opener. Back to full schedule reveal in May, setting up what looks like a packed early slate with

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