The 2026 NFL schedule kicks off with one of the most anticipated matchups of the entire season: a Super Bowl rematch with the Patriots and Seahawks.

Coming off the second Super Bowl win in franchise history last season, the Seattle Seahawks now know their 2026 schedule as they prepare to defend the Lombardi Trophy.

Joe Buck will be back in the booth for the Super Bowl next February. After doing multiple as a member of the FOX broadcasting crew, Buck will be doing Super Bowl LXI at ESPN.

The NFL schedule release won't announce the date of the Super Bowl in 2027. That has already been revealed. Here's what to know

The full 2026 NFL schedule will be released Thursday night, completing the list of 272 games over 18 weeks. The season kicks off on Sept. 9 when the Seattle Seahawks raise their Super Bowl banner. It’ll be the second time the NFL season opens on a Wednesday — the Giants hosted the Cowboys on Sept.

Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin said that critics of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini should leave them alone, saying life happens and it's not their business.

The full schedule, including the Christmas Day matchups, will be released Thursday evening. The Week 18 Saturday games, which also include 4:30 and 8:15 p.m. ET matchups on ESPN/ABC, are not announced until six days out because the league prioritizes games with playoff implications in those spots.

The Seattle Seahawks are ready to begin their title defense as the NFL is set to release the full schedule for the 2026 NFL season later today. In one of the marquee games of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs will pay a visit to Lumen Field in Week 7.