Sports
2026 NFL Regular Season Countdown
Wed, September 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM EDT
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The 2026 NFL regular season starts on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots at Lumen Field at 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. PT) on NBC. Preseason action is already underway through August.
Additional info
- Home Team
- Seattle Seahawks
- Away Team
- New England Patriots
- Venue
- Lumen Field
- Broadcast Channel
- https://www.nfl.com/ways-to-watch
Frequently asked questions
- When does 2026 NFL Regular Season start?
- 2026 NFL Regular Season starts on Wed, September 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM EDT.
- Where is 2026 NFL Regular Season held?
- 2026 NFL Regular Season takes place at Lumen Field.
- What timezone is the countdown shown in?
- The countdown converts automatically to your local timezone using your browser.
Last updated: 8/12/2026
