NFL Kicks Off on Wednesday with Australia Game

0:00It's March 26th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your gridiron update. I'm Corey with the story. The NFL just dropped big news for the 2026 season. It kicks off on Wednesday, September 9th, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting at Lumenfield while they raised their Super Bowl banner. This marks the first time the league starts on a Wednesday night. The change comes to make room for the NFL's first regular season game in Australia the next evening. That's when the Los Angeles Rams faced the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, starting around 10.30 a.m. local time there, which lines up as prime, time Thursday night back home. Fans are buzzing about this shift to Wednesday night football, and it's got everyone rethinking opening week traditions. Seattle's matchup could draw huge crowds, especially since it's the defending champs in the spotlight, pulling in NFC West rivals indirectly with the Australia game. Inculation is heating up on Seattle's opponent, with names like the Chicago Bears topping

1:01lists for a potential Super Bowl rematch five. Other strong contenders include the Los Angeles Chargers for coaching clashes, or even the New England Patriots, though the league might mix it up to. Keep things fresh. As schedules farm up, this unusual star promises fireworks right out of the gate, blending international flair with classic rivalries to hook viewers. From day one.