Wednesday night lights: Seahawks set for Sept. 9 season opener
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The NFL announced the Seahawks’ 2026 season opener will be on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC and Peacock, with Seattle hosting. The midweek kickoff comes as the league stages its first regular-season game in Australia (Melbourne), while the Rams and 49ers play there Thursday to allow teams to return for Week 2; Seattle’s opponent will be revealed later. This marks the first Wednesday opener since 2012.
- The Seahawks’ opener is officially set for Wednesday, September 9 NBC Sports
- Seahawks to open Wednesday of Week 1 with Australia game Thursday ESPN
- Seahawks to kick off 2026 NFL regular season on Wednesday, Sept. 9 in Seattle NFL.com
- Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers game set for Friday, September 11 in Melbourne, Australia Rams
- September in Seattle? Cowboys possible Week 1 opponent for Seahawks in rare Wednesday game Yahoo Sports
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