Seahawks Host NFL's Kickoff Game, Cowboys Rumored

0:00On April 4th, the Seattle Seahawks just snagged their second Super Bowl ring, crushing the New England Patriots in the 2025 season. Finale. Now, as reigning champs, they're set to host the NFL's kickoff game for 2026 on Wednesday, September 9th at Lumen Field. It'll air live on NBC at 5.20pm Pacific time or 7.20pm Central time. This Wednesday slot is rare, making room for the San Francisco 49ers, facing the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, the league's first. Regular season game down under. That match up hits US Airwaves Thursday, September 10th at 5.35pm. Pacific, part of nine international games across seven countries. This. Year. Fans are buzzing about the timing, especially since the Cowboys are already locked in to play at Seattle this season. The NFL loves spotlighting Dallas in primetime openers for that big revenue boost. And last year, the Eagles kicked things off against them on.

1:00Thursday after a Brazil showdown. Only the second Wednesday opener ever. The first back in 2012, when the Cowboys edged the Giants amid a political schedule shift. No official opponent named yet for Seattle, but the stars seemed to align for a Cowboys clash. Schedules drop in May after the late April draft, so keep eyes peeled. This twisty start has everyone hyped for what's next in the league's global push.