The 2026 NFL regular season officially kicks off this Wednesday night with a high-profile Super Bowl rematch at
Both franchises enter the matchup following significant offseason roster adjustments and carry high expectations into the opening week. The game, which serves as the league’s official season opener, is scheduled to begin at 8:20 pm ET.
Broadcast Details and Viewing Options
The matchup will be broadcast nationally on NBC. For viewers who do not have access to cable television, the game will be available to stream live via Peacock, which carries the network’s NFL coverage. Additional streaming services providing access to NBC in most markets include Fubo, DirecTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV, with several of these platforms offering trial periods for new subscribers.
Team Injury Reports and Inactive Players
Both teams have finalized their lists of inactive players ahead of the opening kickoff. The New England Patriots confirmed on Tuesday that second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson will miss the game due to an ankle injury. Other players listed as inactive for the Patriots include quarterback Behren Morton, wide receiver Efton Chism III, offensive linemen Walter Rouse and Ben Brown, and edge rusher Erick Hunter.
The Seattle Seahawks face notable absences on their defensive side, with both starting safeties, Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada, ruled out for the contest. The team officially confirmed Emmanwori’s status following uncertainty earlier in the week. The Seahawks' remaining inactive players for the season opener are quarterback Jalen Milroe, wide receiver Tory Horton, offensive lineman Beau Stephens, tight end Nick Kallerup, and defensive end Mike Morris.
