Seahawks to Host Patriots in 2026 Super Bowl Rematch

The 2026 NFL season is kicking off with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, setting the stage for an exciting start. The Seahawks, fresh off their Super Bowl LX victory, will host the Patriots in what promises to be a highly anticipated game. This marks the first time in ten years that the NFL season has started with a Super Bowl rematch, mirroring the 2016 season when the Denver Broncos faced the Carolina Panthers.

Seattle's roster has seen some changes since their Super Bowl win. Running back Kenneth Walker III is now with the Kansas City Chiefs, and Zach Charbonnet is sidelined with a torn ACL. To address these changes, the Seahawks drafted Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price. Defensively, the team added Dante Fowler Jr. to bolster their lineup.

The Patriots' offseason has been filled with drama surrounding head coach Mike Vrabel, along with speculation about a potential trade for wide receiver A.J. Brown. They've also made key acquisitions, including safeties Mike Brown and Kevin Byard III, linebacker Dre’Mont Jones, and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. Additionally, they drafted Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu to protect quarterback Drake Maye.

Other key points to watch in the Seahawks' schedule include the timing of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs and how their East Coast trips are staggered. The Seahawks have historically managed East Coast games well under previous coach Pete Carroll, a trend that new coach Mike Macdonald will look to continue. Avoiding division rivalries twice in three weeks is another scheduling quirk to avoid.

The Seahawks will host the Patriots on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

This game is a Super Bowl LX rematch and marks the first time in a decade that the NFL season has opened with a Super Bowl rematch.

Kenneth Walker III is now with the Kansas City Chiefs, Zach Charbonnet is injured, and the team drafted Jadarian Price.

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