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Patriots Unveil 2026 Schedule: Seattle Opener, Munich Trip

5/15/2026

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Summary

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The New England Patriots released their 2026 regular-season schedule on May 14, 2026.
The Patriots open on Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle vs. the Seahawks, host their first home game on Sept. 20, 2026, against the Steelers, and have six nationally televised games.
They travel to Munich on Nov. 15, 2026, to face the Detroit Lions, their sixth international game, and will log roughly 27,950 miles, the league’s fifth-most.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s push to expand internationally, begun after the 2002 Kickoff Game launch, now includes a significant International Series game scheduled for 2026, extending the global footprint. The 2002 initiative added $1.9 billion in sponsorships over 14 months and was designed to revive the New York–Washington region after 9/11, and to grow its fan base worldwide.

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Story summary

The New England Patriots released their 2026 regular-season schedule on May 14, 2026.
The Patriots open on Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle vs. the Seahawks, host their first home game on Sept. 20, 2026, against the Steelers, and have six nationally televised games.
They travel to Munich on Nov. 15, 2026, to face the Detroit Lions, their sixth international game, and will log roughly 27,950 miles, the league’s fifth-most.

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