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- The Seattle Seahawks will open the 2026 NFL season against the New England Patriots.
- Seattle entered 2026 as the defending Super Bowl champion.
- New England entered 2026 as the defending AFC champion.
- The league scheduled a record nine international games across Australia, Brazil, France, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany and Spain.
- A Thanksgiving Eve game, a Christmas Eve game, and a Christmas tripleheader are also planned for 2026.
