
Wednesday night lights: Seahawks set for Sept. 9 season opener
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.

